Translation of Japanese word "字幕" to English
字幕
じまく
[jimaku]
IPA: /d͡ʑimaku/
Meaning
NounA heading below or after a title.
How to use
字幕 (jimaku) — 'subtitles / captions'. 日本語字幕 — Japanese subtitles. 字幕付きの映画 — movie with subtitles.
🇬🇧 English
subtitle
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 字幕
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じまく
Romaji Transcription: jimaku
Example Sentences
この映画には字幕があります。
このえいがにはじまくがあります。
This movie has subtitles.
字幕を消してみましょう。
じまくをきえてみましょう。
Let's turn off the subtitles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "字幕" mean?▼
The Japanese word "字幕" means "subtitle" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "字幕"?▼
The word "字幕" is read as "じまく" (jimaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "字幕"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the text displayed in sync with the image or sound.".
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