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strain in Japanese

strain in Japanese is 濾す — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

strain in Japanese

濾す
verb
Pronounced: kosu
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

What does "strain" mean?

  1. verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
    "He strained his back lifting the sofa."
  2. verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
    "She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door."
  3. verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
    "Strain the pasta before adding the sauce."
  4. noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
    "The long hours put a lot of strain on the whole team."
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strain in a sentence

  • He strained his back lifting the sofa.
  • Reading in dim light can strain your eyes.
  • She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door.
  • Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.

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What is "strain" in Japanese?

"strain" in Japanese is 濾す. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

How do you pronounce 濾す?

"strain" in Japanese is 濾す, pronounced "kosu".

How do you use "strain" in a sentence?

Example: "He strained his back lifting the sofa." In Japanese, "strain" is 濾す.

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