tact in Japanese
tact in Japanese is タクト, 如才ない, 愛想 — tact means skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.
tact in Japanese
タクト
Pronounced: takuto
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
如才ない
Pronounced: josainai
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
愛想
Pronounced: aiso
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
礼儀
Pronounced: reigi
Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
What does "tact" mean?
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noun Skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.
"She handled the layoffs with remarkable tact."
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tact in a sentence
- She handled the layoffs with remarkable tact.
- It takes tact to tell a friend their idea won't work.
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What is "tact" in Japanese?
"tact" in Japanese is タクト, 如才ない, 愛想. tact means: Skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.
How do you pronounce タクト?
"tact" in Japanese is タクト, pronounced "takuto".
How do you use "tact" in a sentence?
Example: "She handled the layoffs with remarkable tact." In Japanese, "tact" is タクト, 如才ない, 愛想.
Are there other ways to say "tact" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "tact": タクト, 如才ない, 愛想, 礼儀.
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