Translation of Japanese word "誰か" to English
誰か
だれか
[dareka]
IPA: /dareka/
Meaning
NounOne or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.
How to use
誰か (dareka) — 'someone / somebody'. 誰か来ましたか？ — Did someone come?
🇬🇧 English
someone
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 誰か
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): だれか
Romaji Transcription: dareka
Example Sentences
誰かが来る?
だれかがくる?
Is someone coming?
誰かが見てくれた?
だれかがみてくれた?
Did someone see it?
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Common phrases
- 誰か来ましたか？— Did someone come?
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Frequency rank: #233 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "誰か" mean?▼
The Japanese word "誰か" means "someone" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "誰か"?▼
The word "誰か" is read as "だれか" (dareka). 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: "Indefinite form of question".
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