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What does [learn to speak] crisp mean? Thesaurus and example sentences.

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Can you understand the Japanese word pattoshinai (pattoshinai)? Japanese people often use this word sensibly. Pattoshinai often appears in everyday conversation as well as in business situations. In this article, we will introduce the meaning of pattoshinai and some thesauruses or example sentences. This article will give you a good overview of "Pattanai".

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What does pattoshinai mean?

The meaning of the word "pat" is connected to the word "pat" and the word "not". It is the negative form of the term "poof".

Let's review the meaning of the word "pat."

1. to spread rapidly. Also, to spread. A piece of debris flying around, a false rumor spreading quickly.
2. to act quickly. Also, the way things happen instantaneously. A quick dodge, a flash of electric light.
3. is a prominent image. A not-so-prominent story.

Source: Weblio Dictionaryhttps://www.weblio.jp/content/%E3%81%B1%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A8

The meaning of "patto" used in "patto nai" is the meaning of 3, which is "the one who stands out in the field". The meaning of "patto" is "to stand out" + "not to stand out," which means to be flashy and unobtrusive.

Punctilious can be paraphrased as undistinguished or inconspicuous in English.

Analogies and paraphrases of pattoshinai (pattoshinai)

Please note that pattoshinai (pattoshinai) has the following synonyms.

Not so good
Not quite.
unbroken
in a bad way
lacking flair

Source: Weblio Thesaurushttps://thesaurus.weblio.jp/content/%E3%83%91%E3%83%83%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84

Be careful when using pattoshinai (pattoshinai).

It should never be used with people outside the company, in formal situations, or with superiors or superiors. It is a very sensual and informal expression. When used, it should be reserved for colleagues or other people with whom you have a frank relationship.

Examples of pattoshinai (pattoshinai) in business settings

See how "Pattanai" is used in conversation. If you can use "patttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!

Examples of pattoshinai (pattoshinai) in business settings (1)

When you need to talk to a colleague about something

I've created a document, but it's not very good. Can you tell me what I can do to improve it?
→I've created a document, but it's not very good. Can you tell me what I can do to improve it?

Examples of pattoshinai (pattoshinai) in business settings (2)

When you want to describe an idea

This idea is not very flowery.
→This idea is not very appealing.

summary

Let's review some important points about pattoshinai (pattoshinai).

  • Pattarashina" means "to be conspicuous" or "things are not going well.
  • Punctuated can be paraphrased in English as "undistinguished" or "inconspicuous".
  • A paraphrase of "not flattering" can mean "not good enough," "not shaking," or "not spectacular.
  • Punctuation is never used outside the company or with superiors or superiors.

It is difficult to grasp the meaning of "Pattanai", but you can learn how to use it by touching many example sentences. In this article, we have introduced the meaning of "Pappanai", thesauruses, and example sentences. Let's learn the expression and increase what you can understand in business situations.


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