whip in Japanese

whip in Japanese is 鞭, 鞭打つ — whip means a flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

whip in Japanese

鞭

noun

Pronounced: muchi

A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

鞭打つ

verb

Pronounced: muchiutsu

(transitive) To hit with a whip.

What does "whip" mean?

noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
"The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up."
noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
"The party whip warned MPs that missing the vote would have consequences."
verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
"The jockey whipped the horse gently in the final stretch."
verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
"Whip the cream until soft peaks form."

whip in a sentence

The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up.
The party whip warned MPs that missing the vote would have consequences.
The jockey whipped the horse gently in the final stretch.
Whip the cream until soft peaks form.

Similar words in Japanese

strap thresh

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "whip" in Japanese?

"whip" in Japanese is 鞭, 鞭打つ. whip means: A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

How do you pronounce 鞭?

"whip" in Japanese is 鞭, pronounced "muchi".

How do you use "whip" in a sentence?

Example: "The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up." In Japanese, "whip" is 鞭, 鞭打つ.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "whip": 鞭, 鞭打つ.

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