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spy in Japanese

spy in Japanese is スパイ, 間諜, 密偵 — spy means a person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

spy in Japanese

スパイ
noun
Pronounced: supai
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
間諜
noun
Pronounced: kanchō
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
密偵
noun
Pronounced: mittei
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
回し者
noun
Pronounced: mawashimono
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
密使
noun
Pronounced: misshi
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
忍び
noun
Pronounced: shinobi
(espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

What does "spy" mean?

  1. noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
    "The novel follows a Cold War spy working undercover in Berlin."
  2. verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
    "The agency was accused of spying on foreign diplomats."
  3. verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.
    "She spied a familiar face in the crowd."
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spy in a sentence

  • The novel follows a Cold War spy working undercover in Berlin.
  • The agency was accused of spying on foreign diplomats.
  • She spied a familiar face in the crowd.

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What is "spy" in Japanese?

"spy" in Japanese is スパイ, 間諜, 密偵. spy means: A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

How do you pronounce スパイ?

"spy" in Japanese is スパイ, pronounced "supai".

How do you use "spy" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel follows a Cold War spy working undercover in Berlin." In Japanese, "spy" is スパイ, 間諜, 密偵.

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

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "spy": スパイ, 間諜, 密偵, 回し者, 密使, 忍び.

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