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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
"In the film, a spy hides secret messages inside library books."
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verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
"He was caught spying on his neighbours through a gap in the hedge."
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verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.
"Through the binoculars I could spy a tiny boat far out at sea."
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spy in a sentence
- In the film, a spy hides secret messages inside library books.
- Nobody suspected that the quiet clerk was really a spy for another country.
- He was caught spying on his neighbours through a gap in the hedge.
- Some companies spy on their rivals to learn about future products.
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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: "In the film, a spy hides secret messages inside library books." 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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