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
Pronounced: kosu
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.
What does "strain" mean?
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verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
"Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"The students strained to finish the project before the deadline."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the tea into a clean cup so no leaves get in."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"Money worries can cause a lot of strain in a marriage."
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strain in a sentence
- Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again.
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- The students strained to finish the project before the deadline.
- He strained every nerve to reach the top of the hill.
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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: "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again." In Japanese, "strain" is 濾す.
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