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varnish in Japanese

varnish in Japanese is 仮漆, ニス, ワニス — varnish means a clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

varnish in Japanese

仮漆
noun
Pronounced: kashitsu
ニス
noun
Pronounced: nisu
ワニス
noun
Pronounced: wanisu
塗る
verb
Pronounced: nuru
(intransitive) To apply varnish.

What does "varnish" mean?

  1. noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
    "He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry."
  2. noun A misleading or showy appearance that hides the truth.
    "Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless."
  3. verb To coat something with varnish.
    "She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches."
  4. verb To make something seem better than it really is; to gloss over a flaw.
    "The press release varnished the company's disappointing results."
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varnish in a sentence

  • He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry.
  • Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless.
  • She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches.
  • The press release varnished the company's disappointing results.

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What is "varnish" in Japanese?

"varnish" in Japanese is 仮漆, ニス, ワニス. varnish means: A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

How do you pronounce 仮漆?

"varnish" in Japanese is 仮漆, pronounced "kashitsu".

How do you use "varnish" in a sentence?

Example: "He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry." In Japanese, "varnish" is 仮漆, ニス, ワニス.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "varnish": 仮漆, ニス, ワニス, 塗る.

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