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wrinkle in Japanese

wrinkle in Japanese is 皺, しわが寄る, 皺ばむ — wrinkle means a small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.

wrinkle in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: shiwa
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
しわが寄る
verb
Pronounced: shiwagayoru
(transitive) To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
皺ばむ
verb
Pronounced: shiwabamu
(transitive) To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.

What does "wrinkle" mean?

  1. noun A small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.
    "She noticed new wrinkles around her eyes when she smiled."
  2. noun A small problem or imperfection that still needs to be resolved.
    "There are a few wrinkles to iron out before the product launches."
  3. verb To form small creases or folds in something.
    "The shirt wrinkled badly after being packed in the suitcase."
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wrinkle in a sentence

  • She noticed new wrinkles around her eyes when she smiled.
  • There are a few wrinkles to iron out before the product launches.
  • The shirt wrinkled badly after being packed in the suitcase.

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What is "wrinkle" in Japanese?

"wrinkle" in Japanese is 皺, しわが寄る, 皺ばむ. wrinkle means: A small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.

How do you pronounce 皺?

"wrinkle" in Japanese is 皺, pronounced "shiwa".

How do you use "wrinkle" in a sentence?

Example: "She noticed new wrinkles around her eyes when she smiled." In Japanese, "wrinkle" is 皺, しわが寄る, 皺ばむ.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "wrinkle": 皺, しわが寄る, 皺ばむ.

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