wannabe in Japanese
wannabe in Japanese is もどき, ワナビ, ワナビー — wannabe means someone who aspires to be something, often without the talent or qualifications to match.
wannabe in Japanese
もどき
Pronounced: modoki
(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
ワナビ
Pronounced: wanabi
(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
ワナビー
Pronounced: wanabī
(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
What does "wannabe" mean?
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noun Someone who aspires to be something, often without the talent or qualifications to match.
"The band was dismissed by critics as just another rock-star wannabe."
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wannabe in a sentence
- The band was dismissed by critics as just another rock-star wannabe.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wannabe" in Japanese?
"wannabe" in Japanese is もどき, ワナビ, ワナビー. wannabe means: Someone who aspires to be something, often without the talent or qualifications to match.
How do you pronounce もどき?
"wannabe" in Japanese is もどき, pronounced "modoki".
How do you use "wannabe" in a sentence?
Example: "The band was dismissed by critics as just another rock-star wannabe." In Japanese, "wannabe" is もどき, ワナビ, ワナビー.
Are there other ways to say "wannabe" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "wannabe": もどき, ワナビ, ワナビー.
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