wise in Japanese
wise in Japanese is つ, 賢い, 賢明 — wise means showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
wise in Japanese
つ
Pronounced: tsu
One at a time, or one thing at a time.
賢い
Pronounced: kashikoi
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
賢明
Pronounced: kenmei
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
What does "wise" mean?
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adj Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
"It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all."
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adj Disrespectful or cheeky, especially in speech (informal).
"Don't get wise with me, young man."
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verb To become informed or alert to something, usually as "wise up."
"She finally wised up to his constant excuses."
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noun A way, manner, or fashion of doing something (now mostly used in fixed phrases like "in no wise" or "otherwise").
"In no wise did he intend to offend anyone."
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wise in a sentence
- It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all.
- Her grandmother always gave wise advice about relationships.
- Don't get wise with me, young man.
- He made a wise remark and got sent to the principal's office.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wise" in Japanese?
"wise" in Japanese is つ, 賢い, 賢明. wise means: Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
How do you pronounce つ?
"wise" in Japanese is つ, pronounced "tsu".
How do you use "wise" in a sentence?
Example: "It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all." In Japanese, "wise" is つ, 賢い, 賢明.
Are there other ways to say "wise" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "wise": つ, 賢い, 賢明.
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