zap in Japanese
zap in Japanese is なぐる, 殺す, 削除する — zap means to hit or destroy something suddenly with a burst of energy, electricity, or force (often used loosely, including in games or fiction).
zap in Japanese
なぐる
Pronounced: naguru
To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.
殺す
Pronounced: korosu
To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.
削除する
(slang, transitive) To delete or discard (electronic media).
What does "zap" mean?
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verb To hit or destroy something suddenly with a burst of energy, electricity, or force (often used loosely, including in games or fiction).
"The alien zapped the spaceship with a laser beam."
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verb To heat food quickly in a microwave.
"Just zap the leftovers for a minute and they'll be fine."
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noun A sudden jolt or burst, especially of electricity.
"She got a nasty zap from the frayed cable."
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zap in a sentence
- The alien zapped the spaceship with a laser beam.
- One touch of the fence and it'll zap you.
- Just zap the leftovers for a minute and they'll be fine.
- She got a nasty zap from the frayed cable.
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What is "zap" in Japanese?
"zap" in Japanese is なぐる, 殺す, 削除する. zap means: To hit or destroy something suddenly with a burst of energy, electricity, or force (often used loosely, including in games or fiction).
How do you pronounce なぐる?
"zap" in Japanese is なぐる, pronounced "naguru".
How do you use "zap" in a sentence?
Example: "The alien zapped the spaceship with a laser beam." In Japanese, "zap" is なぐる, 殺す, 削除する.
Are there other ways to say "zap" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "zap": なぐる, 殺す, 削除する.
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