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skewer in Japanese

skewer in Japanese is 串, 串に刺す, 串刺しにする — skewer means a thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.

skewer in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: kushi
串に刺す
verb
To impale on a skewer.
串刺しにする
verb
To impale on a skewer.

What does "skewer" mean?

  1. noun A thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.
    "Thread the chicken and peppers onto the skewer before grilling."
  2. verb To pierce something through with a skewer or similar pointed object.
    "He skewered the marshmallow on a stick."
  3. verb To sharply criticize or mock someone or something.
    "The critic skewered the film in her review."
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skewer in a sentence

  • Thread the chicken and peppers onto the skewer before grilling.
  • He skewered the marshmallow on a stick.
  • The critic skewered the film in her review.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "skewer" in Japanese?

"skewer" in Japanese is 串, 串に刺す, 串刺しにする. skewer means: A thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.

How do you pronounce 串?

"skewer" in Japanese is 串, pronounced "kushi".

How do you use "skewer" in a sentence?

Example: "Thread the chicken and peppers onto the skewer before grilling." In Japanese, "skewer" is 串, 串に刺す, 串刺しにする.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "skewer": 串, 串に刺す, 串刺しにする.

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