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spell in Japanese

spell in Japanese is 呪文, 綴る — spell means words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.

spell in Japanese

呪文
noun
Pronounced: jumon
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
綴る
verb
Pronounced: tsuzuru

What does "spell" mean?

  1. noun Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.
    "The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog."
  2. verb To write or say the letters that make up a word, in the correct order.
    "Can you spell your last name for me?"
  3. verb To indicate or signal that something is likely to happen.
    "The dark clouds spelled trouble for the outdoor wedding."
  4. noun A short period of time doing a particular activity, or a stretch of a certain kind of weather.
    "We had a dry spell that lasted almost a month."

spell in a sentence

  • The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog.
  • Can you spell your last name for me?
  • She always struggled to spell "necessary" correctly.
  • The dark clouds spelled trouble for the outdoor wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spell" in Japanese?

"spell" in Japanese is 呪文, 綴る. spell means: Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.

How do you pronounce 呪文?

"spell" in Japanese is 呪文, pronounced "jumon".

How do you use "spell" in a sentence?

Example: "The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog." In Japanese, "spell" is 呪文, 綴る.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "spell": 呪文, 綴る.

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