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English to Japanese Dictionary

jig Meaning in Japanese (jig 英語 意味)

ジグ
ジグ in English:jig
Quick Answer • 要約

jig の日本語の意味は「ジグ」です。 (A lively, traditional folk dance, typically performed by one or more dancers, often characterized by quick, intricate footwork.)

Definitions of Jig

  1. 1
    noun

    A lively, traditional folk dance, typically performed by one or more dancers, often characterized by quick, intricate footwork.

  2. 2
    verb

    To dance a jig or to move up and down with quick, jerky movements, often in excitement or nervousness.

  3. 3
    noun(formal)

    A device that holds a piece of work and guides the tools operating on it, used especially in manufacturing for precision.

Example Sentences

casual

“She performed a lively Irish jig at the cultural festival.”

casual

“The children began to jig with excitement when they saw the ice cream truck.”

business

“The machinist used a jig to ensure the holes were drilled in the exact position.”

Synonyms (類語)

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensejigged
present participlejigging
agent nounjigger