unknown in Japanese
unknown in Japanese is 未知, 無名, 不明 — unknown means not known, identified, or familiar.
unknown in Japanese
未知
Pronounced: michi
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.
無名
Pronounced: mumei
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.
不明
Pronounced: fumei
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.
未知
Pronounced: michi
(algebra) A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
未知数
Pronounced: michisuu
(algebra) A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
名無し
Pronounced: nanashi
A person of no identity; a nonentity.
What does "unknown" mean?
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adjective Not known, identified, or familiar.
"The cause of the fire is still unknown."
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noun A variable, typically x, y, or z, whose value must be worked out.
"Solve the equation for the unknown."
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noun Something not yet known or understood.
"Many people fear the unknown more than any real danger."
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unknown in a sentence
- The cause of the fire is still unknown.
- An unknown singer opened the concert.
- Solve the equation for the unknown.
- Many people fear the unknown more than any real danger.
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What is "unknown" in Japanese?
"unknown" in Japanese is 未知, 無名, 不明. unknown means: Not known, identified, or familiar.
How do you pronounce 未知?
"unknown" in Japanese is 未知, pronounced "michi".
How do you use "unknown" in a sentence?
Example: "The cause of the fire is still unknown." In Japanese, "unknown" is 未知, 無名, 不明.
Are there other ways to say "unknown" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "unknown": 未知, 無名, 不明, 未知数, 名無し.
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