Translation of Japanese word "複雑" to English
複雑
ふくざつ
[fukuzatsu]
IPA: /fukuzatsu/
Meaning
AdjectiveMade up of multiple parts; composite; not simple.
How to use
複雑 (fukuzatsu) — 'complex / complicated / intricate'. な-adjective. 複雑な問題 — complex problem. Antonym: 単純 (tanjun) — simple.
🇬🇧 English
complex / complicated
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 複雑
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふくざつ
Romaji Transcription: fukuzatsu
Example Sentences
この問題は複雑です。
このもんだいはふくざつです。
This problem is complicated.
彼女は複雑な数学を解いています。
かのじょはふくざつなすうがくをかいいています。
She is solving complex math.
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The Japanese word "複雑" means "complex / complicated" in English.
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The word "複雑" is read as "ふくざつ" (fukuzatsu). 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: "Has many elements.".
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