trunk in Japanese
trunk in Japanese is 鼻, トランク, 行李 — trunk means the main woody stem of a tree, between the roots and the branches.
trunk in Japanese
鼻
Pronounced: hana
The conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or especially an elephant. The trunks of various kinds of animals might be adapted to probing and sniffing, as in the sengis, or be partly prehensile, as in the tapir, or be a versatile prehensile organ for manipulation, feeding, drinking and fighting as in the elephant.
トランク
Pronounced: toranku
(North America, automotive) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.
トランク
Pronounced: toranku
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
行李
Pronounced: kōri
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
長持
Pronounced: nagamochi
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
中継回線
幹
Pronounced: miki
(software engineering) In software projects under source control: the most current source tree, from which the latest unstable builds (so-called "trunk builds") are compiled.
What does "trunk" mean?
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noun The main woody stem of a tree, between the roots and the branches.
"The children carved their initials into the smooth trunk of the beech tree."
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noun The long, flexible nose of an elephant.
"The baby elephant held its mother's tail with its trunk as they walked."
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noun A large, strong box with a hinged lid, used for storing or carrying clothes and belongings.
"The sailor packed his clothes into a wooden trunk before the long voyage."
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noun In American English, the enclosed storage space at the back of a car; the boot.
"Can you pop the trunk open so I can load the shopping?"
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trunk in a sentence
- The children carved their initials into the smooth trunk of the beech tree.
- A squirrel ran up the trunk and disappeared among the leaves.
- The baby elephant held its mother's tail with its trunk as they walked.
- At the zoo, an elephant sprayed water from its trunk over its back.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "trunk" in Japanese?
"trunk" in Japanese is 鼻, トランク, 行李. trunk means: The main woody stem of a tree, between the roots and the branches.
How do you pronounce 鼻?
"trunk" in Japanese is 鼻, pronounced "hana".
How do you use "trunk" in a sentence?
Example: "The children carved their initials into the smooth trunk of the beech tree." In Japanese, "trunk" is 鼻, トランク, 行李.
Are there other ways to say "trunk" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "trunk": 鼻, トランク, 行李, 長持, 中継回線, 幹.
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