What is '縁' called in English?

'縁' in English is called "Edge". Edge refers to: 物事や場所、表面の外側の限界。中心から最も遠い場所や部分。

How do you pronounce 'Edge' and '縁'?

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What is an example sentence for Edge in Japanese?

English: "He stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the sea." | Japanese: "彼は崖の縁に立ち、海を眺めていた。"

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edge Meaning in Japanese (edge 英語意味)

noun縁, 優位性

verb忍び寄る

縁 in English:edge

IPA:fɯt͡ɕi

Phonetic:ふち

Quick Answer • 要約

edge の日本語の意味は「縁, 優位性, 忍び寄る」です。 (物事や場所、表面の外側の限界。中心から最も遠い場所や部分。)

Definitions of Edge

1
noun
縁
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center.
物事や場所、表面の外側の限界。中心から最も遠い場所や部分。
2
noun
優位性
A position of superiority or advantage over someone or something else.
他者や他物に対する優位性や有利な立場。
3
verb
忍び寄る
To move gradually or furtively in a particular direction.
徐々に、またはこっそりと特定の方向に移動する。

Example Sentences

“He stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the sea.”

彼は崖の縁に立ち、海を眺めていた。

“Her innovative design gave her an edge in the competition.”

彼女の革新的なデザインは、競争において彼女に優位性を与えた。

“The cat edged closer to the mouse, ready to pounce.”

猫は飛びかかる準備をして、ネズミにそっと近づいた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

border rim brink

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

center middle

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseedged

gerundedging

adjectiveedgy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on the edgeexpression

In a precarious or critical situation; close to a dangerous or extreme state.

to have the edgeexpression

To have a slight advantage over someone or something.

edge outphrasal_verb

To narrowly defeat or surpass someone or something.

edge Meaning in Japanese (edge 英語 意味)