Translation of Japanese word "淘汰" to English
淘汰
とうた
[touta]
IPA: /toːta/
Meaning
Nounselection / elimination / weeding out
🇬🇧 English
selection / elimination / weeding out
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 淘汰
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とうた
Romaji Transcription: touta
Example Sentences
現代社会において淘汰の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。
げんだいしゃかいにおいて 淘汰の やくわりについての ぎろんが かっぱつに おこなわれている。
Discussions regarding the role of selection are actively taking place in modern society.
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What does the Japanese word "淘汰" mean?▼
The Japanese word "淘汰" means "selection / elimination / weeding out" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "淘汰"?▼
The word "淘汰" is read as "とうた" (touta). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "現代社会において淘汰の役割についての議論が活発に行われている。".
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