What is '顎' called in English?

'顎' in English is called "Jaws". Jaws refers to: 口の骨格を形成し、歯を支える2つの骨または軟骨、特に人間や動物のもの。

How do you pronounce 'Jaws' and '顎'?

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What is an example sentence for Jaws in Japanese?

English: "The powerful jaws of the crocodile snapped shut on its prey." | Japanese: "ワニの力強い顎が獲物を掴んで閉じた。"

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jaws Meaning in Japanese (jaws 英語意味)

顎, 掴み部分

類語:あご口

顎 in English:jaws

IPA:ˈdʒɔːz

Phonetic:あぎと

Plural: jaws

Quick Answer • 要約

jaws の日本語の意味は「顎, 掴み部分」です。 (口の骨格を形成し、歯を支える2つの骨または軟骨、特に人間や動物のもの。)

Definitions of Jaws

1
noun
顎
The two bones or cartilages that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth, especially in a human or animal.
口の骨格を形成し、歯を支える2つの骨または軟骨、特に人間や動物のもの。
2
noun
掴み部分
A narrow opening or a confining part of a machine or device that grips or holds something.
何かを掴んだり保持したりする機械や装置の狭い開口部または閉じ込められた部分。

Example Sentences

“The powerful jaws of the crocodile snapped shut on its prey.”

ワニの力強い顎が獲物を掴んで閉じた。

“He was caught in the jaws of the vice, unable to move.”

彼は万力（バイス）の掴み部分に挟まれ、動けなかった。

“The jaws of the excavator dug deep into the earth.”

掘削機の顎が地面を深く掘った。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

あご口

In English:

mouthmandible

Inflected Word Forms

gerundjawing

nounjaw

nounjawbone

adjectivejawed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

jaws of deathidiom

A situation of extreme danger or imminent destruction.

jaws of lifeexpression

A hydraulic rescue tool used to pry open vehicles in emergencies.

in the jaws ofexpression

Caught in a difficult or dangerous situation.

jaws Meaning in Japanese (jaws 英語 意味)