stalk in Japanese
stalk in Japanese is 茎, 忍び寄る, 付きまとう — stalk means the stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
stalk in Japanese
茎
Pronounced: kuki
忍び寄る
Pronounced: shinobiyoru
(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
付きまとう
Pronounced: tsukimatō
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
What does "stalk" mean?
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noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
"She snapped the flower off at the stalk."
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verb To approach quietly and slowly so as not to be noticed, especially when hunting.
"The tiger stalked its prey through the tall grass."
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verb To follow or watch someone obsessively and repeatedly, often causing them fear or distress.
"He was arrested after he was found to be stalking his ex-girlfriend for months."
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stalk in a sentence
- She snapped the flower off at the stalk.
- The wheat stalks swayed in the wind.
- The tiger stalked its prey through the tall grass.
- He was arrested after he was found to be stalking his ex-girlfriend for months.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "stalk" in Japanese?
"stalk" in Japanese is 茎, 忍び寄る, 付きまとう. stalk means: The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
How do you pronounce 茎?
"stalk" in Japanese is 茎, pronounced "kuki".
How do you use "stalk" in a sentence?
Example: "She snapped the flower off at the stalk." In Japanese, "stalk" is 茎, 忍び寄る, 付きまとう.
Are there other ways to say "stalk" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "stalk": 茎, 忍び寄る, 付きまとう.
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