noun
English to Japanese Dictionary
contraction Meaning in Japanese (contraction 英語 意味)
収縮
収縮 in English:contraction
Phonetic:し
Quick Answer • 要約
contraction の日本語の意味は「収縮」です。 (Contraction refers to the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or the state of being reduced in size.)
Definitions of Contraction
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In physiology, a contraction is the tightening and shortening of a muscle fiber in response to a stimulus.
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Example Sentences
“The contraction of the economy led to job losses.”
“She felt strong contractions during labor.”
“Don't is a common contraction of 'do not'.”
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infinitivecontract
past tensecontracted
present participlecontracting
agent nouncontractor