slate in Japanese
slate in Japanese is 粘板岩, 石板 — slate means a fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
slate in Japanese
粘板岩
Pronounced: nenbangan
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
石板
Pronounced: sekiban
(countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
What does "slate" mean?
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noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
"The old cottage still has its original slate roof."
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noun A list of candidates or a planned schedule of activities.
"The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election."
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verb To schedule or plan something.
"The movie is slated for release next spring."
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verb To criticize harshly.
"Critics slated the film for its weak script."
slate in a sentence
- The old cottage still has its original slate roof.
- The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election.
- We have a busy slate of meetings this week.
- The movie is slated for release next spring.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "slate" in Japanese?
"slate" in Japanese is 粘板岩, 石板. slate means: A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
How do you pronounce 粘板岩?
"slate" in Japanese is 粘板岩, pronounced "nenbangan".
How do you use "slate" in a sentence?
Example: "The old cottage still has its original slate roof." In Japanese, "slate" is 粘板岩, 石板.
Are there other ways to say "slate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "slate": 粘板岩, 石板.
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