What is '狙撃手' called in English?

'狙撃手' in English is called "Sniper". Sniper refers to: 隠れた場所から人々を撃つ人、特に兵士や警察官。

How do you pronounce 'Sniper' and '狙撃手'?

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English: "The sniper took aim from the rooftop." | Japanese: "狙撃手は屋上から狙いを定めた。"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

狙撃手

狙撃手 in English:sniper

IPA:so̞ɡe̞kʲiɕɯ̹ᵝ

Phonetic:そげきしゅ

Quick Answer • 要約

sniper の日本語の意味は「狙撃手」です。 (隠れた場所から人々を撃つ人、特に兵士や警察官。)

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狙撃手
A person who shoots at people from a hidden position, especially a soldier or police officer.
隠れた場所から人々を撃つ人、特に兵士や警察官。

military

“The sniper took aim from the rooftop.”

狙撃手は屋上から狙いを定めた。

law enforcement

“Police negotiators tried to communicate with the sniper.”

警察の交渉人は狙撃手と連絡を取ろうとした。

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sniper riflecollocation

A high-powered rifle used by a sniper.

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A hidden position from which a sniper operates.