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sniper in Japanese

sniper in Japanese is 狙撃手, スナイパー — sniper means someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

sniper in Japanese

狙撃手
noun
Pronounced: sogekishu
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
スナイパー
noun
Pronounced: sunaipā
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

What does "sniper" mean?

  1. noun Someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.
    "The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop for hours."
  2. noun A person who repeatedly criticizes others, often unfairly or from a safe distance.
    "Online snipers love picking apart every decision the coach makes."
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sniper in a sentence

  • The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop for hours.
  • Online snipers love picking apart every decision the coach makes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sniper" in Japanese?

"sniper" in Japanese is 狙撃手, スナイパー. sniper means: Someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

How do you pronounce 狙撃手?

"sniper" in Japanese is 狙撃手, pronounced "sogekishu".

How do you use "sniper" in a sentence?

Example: "The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop for hours." In Japanese, "sniper" is 狙撃手, スナイパー.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sniper": 狙撃手, スナイパー.

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