English–Japanese
“abbreviate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiryakusu
Example
長い名前は略します。naga i na mae wa ryaku shi ma su
I abbreviate long names.
How to say “abbreviate” in Japanese
“Abbreviate” in Japanese is 略す (ryakusu).
Means presenting something in a shorter form by removing details or parts that can be understood from the context.
Example sentences with 略す
会話では、長い名称を略して呼ぶことがあります。kai wa de wa naga i mei shō o ryaku shi te yo bu ko to ga a ri ma su
In conversation, people sometimes use shortened forms of long names.
Tips for using 略す
- 略す (ryakusu) applies to more than individual words because Japanese speakers also use it when part of a phrase, name, or address is left unstated.