skull in Japanese
skull in Japanese is 頭蓋骨, 頭骨, 髑髏 — skull means the bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
skull in Japanese
頭蓋骨
Pronounced: zugaikotsu
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
頭骨
Pronounced: tōkotsu
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
髑髏
Pronounced: dokuro
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.
What does "skull" mean?
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noun The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
"He wore a helmet to protect his skull while cycling downhill."
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noun The skull as a symbol representing death.
"The bottle had a skull on the label to warn people it was poison."
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noun Informal for the mind or brain.
"Use your skull and think before you answer."
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skull in a sentence
- He wore a helmet to protect his skull while cycling downhill.
- The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull.
- The bottle had a skull on the label to warn people it was poison.
- He drew a small skull on his notebook because he liked spooky designs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "skull" in Japanese?
"skull" in Japanese is 頭蓋骨, 頭骨, 髑髏. skull means: The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
How do you pronounce 頭蓋骨?
"skull" in Japanese is 頭蓋骨, pronounced "zugaikotsu".
How do you use "skull" in a sentence?
Example: "He wore a helmet to protect his skull while cycling downhill." In Japanese, "skull" is 頭蓋骨, 頭骨, 髑髏.
Are there other ways to say "skull" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "skull": 頭蓋骨, 頭骨, 髑髏.
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