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sketch in Japanese

sketch in Japanese is スケッチ, 素描 — sketch means to make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.

sketch in Japanese

スケッチ
noun
Pronounced: suketchi
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
素描
noun
Pronounced: sobyō
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
スケッチ
noun
Pronounced: suketchi
A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show.

What does "sketch" mean?

  1. verb To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.
    "She sketched the skyline from the rooftop café."
  2. noun A quick, rough drawing not meant to be a finished piece.
    "The artist's sketchbook was full of quick pencil sketches."
  3. noun A short comic scene performed as part of a show.
    "The comedy troupe opened with a sketch about airport security."
  4. adj Informal: suspicious or shady in a way that makes you uneasy.
    "That guy loitering by the car looked pretty sketch."

sketch in a sentence

  • She sketched the skyline from the rooftop café.
  • He sketched out his idea on a napkin.
  • The artist's sketchbook was full of quick pencil sketches.
  • The comedy troupe opened with a sketch about airport security.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sketch" in Japanese?

"sketch" in Japanese is スケッチ, 素描. sketch means: To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.

How do you pronounce スケッチ?

"sketch" in Japanese is スケッチ, pronounced "suketchi".

How do you use "sketch" in a sentence?

Example: "She sketched the skyline from the rooftop café." In Japanese, "sketch" is スケッチ, 素描.

Are there other ways to say "sketch" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sketch": スケッチ, 素描.

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