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undo in Japanese

undo in Japanese is 取り消す, 戻す, はずす — undo means to reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.

undo in Japanese

取り消す
verb
Pronounced: torikesu
戻す
verb
Pronounced: modosu
はずす
verb
Pronounced: hazusu
To unfasten.
ほどく
verb
Pronounced: hodoku
To unfasten.
解く
verb
Pronounced: toku
To unfasten.

What does "undo" mean?

  1. verb To reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.
    "You can undo your last edit with Ctrl+Z."
  2. verb To unfasten something, such as a knot, button, or zip.
    "She undid the top button of her coat."
  3. verb To ruin someone or bring about their downfall.
    "A single careless remark undid his entire campaign."
  4. noun A command or action that reverses the previous one, especially in software.
    "Every good text editor supports undo."
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undo in a sentence

  • You can undo your last edit with Ctrl+Z.
  • It took years to undo the damage caused by the flood.
  • She undid the top button of her coat.
  • A single careless remark undid his entire campaign.

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What is "undo" in Japanese?

"undo" in Japanese is 取り消す, 戻す, はずす. undo means: To reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.

How do you pronounce 取り消す?

"undo" in Japanese is 取り消す, pronounced "torikesu".

How do you use "undo" in a sentence?

Example: "You can undo your last edit with Ctrl+Z." In Japanese, "undo" is 取り消す, 戻す, はずす.

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

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "undo": 取り消す, 戻す, はずす, ほどく, 解く.

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