Translation of Japanese word "もっと" to English
もっと
もっと
[motto]
IPA: /motto/
Meaning
VerbTo a greater degree or extent.
How to use
もっと (motto) — 'more'. もっと食べたい — I want to eat more. もっとゆっくり話してください — Please speak more slowly.
🇬🇧 English
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Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: もっと
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もっと
Romaji Transcription: motto
Example Sentences
私たちはもっと速く走ります。
わたしたちはもっとすくはします。
We will run faster.
彼女はもっと多くの本を読みます。
かのじょはもっとたかさんぼくのほんをよみます。
She will read more books.
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Common phrases
- もっとゆっくり話してください— Please speak more slowly
- もっと〜したい— want to ~ more
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Frequency rank: #202 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "もっと" mean?▼
The Japanese word "もっと" means "more" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "もっと"?▼
The word "もっと" is read as "もっと" (motto). 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: "Used to indicate an increase in size or quantity.".
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