toothpick in Japanese
toothpick in Japanese is 楊枝, 爪楊枝, 楊子 — toothpick means a small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
toothpick in Japanese
楊枝
Pronounced: yōji
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
爪楊枝
Pronounced: tsumayōji
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
楊子
Pronounced: yōji
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
What does "toothpick" mean?
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noun A small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
"He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak."
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noun A very thin person (informal).
"After the illness he'd become a toothpick, barely more than skin and bone."
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toothpick in a sentence
- He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak.
- The waiter brought a plate of olives with toothpicks stuck in them.
- After the illness he'd become a toothpick, barely more than skin and bone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "toothpick" in Japanese?
"toothpick" in Japanese is 楊枝, 爪楊枝, 楊子. toothpick means: A small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
How do you pronounce 楊枝?
"toothpick" in Japanese is 楊枝, pronounced "yōji".
How do you use "toothpick" in a sentence?
Example: "He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak." In Japanese, "toothpick" is 楊枝, 爪楊枝, 楊子.
Are there other ways to say "toothpick" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "toothpick": 楊枝, 爪楊枝, 楊子.
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