unspeakable in Japanese
unspeakable in Japanese is 口では言えない, 言い知れぬ — unspeakable means so terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.
unspeakable in Japanese
口では言えない
Incapable of being spoken or uttered
言い知れぬ
Pronounced: iishirenu
Incapable of being spoken or uttered
What does "unspeakable" mean?
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adj So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.
"The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors."
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adj Not permitted or fit to be said, especially due to taboo.
"The word was considered unspeakable in polite company."
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unspeakable in a sentence
- The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors.
- They witnessed unspeakable cruelty during the war.
- The word was considered unspeakable in polite company.
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What is "unspeakable" in Japanese?
"unspeakable" in Japanese is 口では言えない, 言い知れぬ. unspeakable means: So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.
How do you use "unspeakable" in a sentence?
Example: "The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors." In Japanese, "unspeakable" is 口では言えない, 言い知れぬ.
Are there other ways to say "unspeakable" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "unspeakable": 口では言えない, 言い知れぬ.
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