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snag in Japanese

snag in Japanese is 些細なトラブル, ほつれ, ほつれる — snag means an unexpected problem or obstacle.

snag in Japanese

些細なトラブル
noun
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
ほつれ
noun
Pronounced: hotsure
A pulled thread or yarn, as in cloth.
ほつれる
verb
Pronounced: hotsureru
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
破ける
verb
Pronounced: yabukeru
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
裂ける
verb
Pronounced: sakeru
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
さっかける
verb
Pronounced: sakkakeru
(fishing) To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target.
さびく
verb
Pronounced: sabiku
(fishing) To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target.
ひっかける
verb
Pronounced: hikkakeru
(fishing) To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target.

What does "snag" mean?

  1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
    "We hit a snag with the visa application."
  2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
    "There's a snag in these tights already."
  3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
    "Her jumper snagged on the fence."
  4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.
    "He snagged the last ticket to the sold-out show."

snag in a sentence

  • We hit a snag with the visa application.
  • Everything went well until we ran into a snag with the plumbing.
  • There's a snag in these tights already.
  • Her jumper snagged on the fence.

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What is "snag" in Japanese?

"snag" in Japanese is 些細なトラブル, ほつれ, ほつれる. snag means: An unexpected problem or obstacle.

How do you use "snag" in a sentence?

Example: "We hit a snag with the visa application." In Japanese, "snag" is 些細なトラブル, ほつれ, ほつれる.

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

Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "snag": 些細なトラブル, ほつれ, ほつれる, 破ける, 裂ける, さっかける.

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