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threat in Japanese

threat in Japanese is 脅迫, 脅かし, 脅威 — threat means a statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.

threat in Japanese

脅迫
noun
Pronounced: kyōhaku
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
脅かし
noun
Pronounced: odokashi
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
脅威
noun
Pronounced: kyōi
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
脅迫
noun
Pronounced: kyōhaku
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
脅威
noun
Pronounced: kyōi
A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

What does "threat" mean?

  1. noun A statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.
    "He received a threatening letter warning him to leave town."
  2. noun A sign of possible danger or harm.
    "Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal towns."
  3. noun A person or thing regarded as dangerous.
    "The invasive species is considered a major threat to local wildlife."
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threat in a sentence

  • He received a threatening letter warning him to leave town.
  • Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal towns.
  • The invasive species is considered a major threat to local wildlife.

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What is "threat" in Japanese?

"threat" in Japanese is 脅迫, 脅かし, 脅威. threat means: A statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.

How do you pronounce 脅迫?

"threat" in Japanese is 脅迫, pronounced "kyōhaku".

How do you use "threat" in a sentence?

Example: "He received a threatening letter warning him to leave town." In Japanese, "threat" is 脅迫, 脅かし, 脅威.

Are there other ways to say "threat" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "threat": 脅迫, 脅かし, 脅威.

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