Translation of Japanese word "渡す" to English
渡す
わたす
[watasu]
IPA: /watasu/
Meaning
VerbTo relinquish control or possession of something to someone.
How to use
渡す (watasu) — 'to hand over / pass / deliver'. Group 1. 書類を渡す — hand over documents. 橋を渡る (hashi wo wataru) — cross a bridge (different verb).
🇬🇧 English
to hand over / pass
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 渡す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わたす
Romaji Transcription: watasu
Example Sentences
本を渡す
ほんをわたす
To hand over a book.
鍵を渡す
かぎをわたす
To hand over a key.
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Common phrases
- 〜を渡す— to hand over ~ / pass ~
Frequency rank: #315 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "渡す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "渡す" means "to hand over / pass" in English.
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The word "渡す" is read as "わたす" (watasu). 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: "To hand over or pass something.".
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