stroke in Japanese
stroke in Japanese is 劃, 画, 筆画 — stroke means a sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
stroke in Japanese
劃
Pronounced: kaku
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
画
Pronounced: kaku
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
筆画
Pronounced: hikkaku
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
脳卒中
Pronounced: nōsotchuu
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
なでる
Pronounced: naderu
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.
撫でる
Pronounced: naderu
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.
What does "stroke" mean?
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noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
"The doctor explained that a stroke happens when blood cannot reach part of the brain."
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noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
"With one smooth stroke of the oar, she pushed the boat away."
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noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
"Finding a parking space right outside the door was a stroke of luck."
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verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.
"He gently stroked the sleeping baby's hair."
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stroke in a sentence
- The doctor explained that a stroke happens when blood cannot reach part of the brain.
- After her stroke, my aunt needed months of therapy to speak clearly again.
- With one smooth stroke of the oar, she pushed the boat away.
- She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes.
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What is "stroke" in Japanese?
"stroke" in Japanese is 劃, 画, 筆画. stroke means: A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
How do you pronounce 劃?
"stroke" in Japanese is 劃, pronounced "kaku".
How do you use "stroke" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor explained that a stroke happens when blood cannot reach part of the brain." In Japanese, "stroke" is 劃, 画, 筆画.
Are there other ways to say "stroke" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "stroke": 劃, 画, 筆画, 脳卒中, なでる, 撫でる.
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