unlock in Japanese
unlock in Japanese is 解く, 解錠, 解除 — unlock means to open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
unlock in Japanese
解く
Pronounced: toku
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
解錠
Pronounced: kaijō
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
解除
Pronounced: kaijo
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
錠をあける
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
鍵をあける
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
開ける
Pronounced: akeru
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
What does "unlock" mean?
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verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
"She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone."
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verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
"The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible."
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verb In games, to make a feature or item available as a reward for progress.
"Beating the boss unlocks a new character."
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unlock in a sentence
- She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone.
- He unlocked the front door and let the dog out.
- The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible.
- Beating the boss unlocks a new character.
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What is "unlock" in Japanese?
"unlock" in Japanese is 解く, 解錠, 解除. unlock means: To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
How do you pronounce 解く?
"unlock" in Japanese is 解く, pronounced "toku".
How do you use "unlock" in a sentence?
Example: "She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone." In Japanese, "unlock" is 解く, 解錠, 解除.
Are there other ways to say "unlock" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "unlock": 解く, 解錠, 解除, 錠をあける, 鍵をあける, 開ける.
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