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“streak” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihitosuji

Example

空に一筋の光が見えます。sora ni hito suji no hikari ga mi e ma su

I can see a single streak of light in the sky.

Illustration for 一筋 (streak)

How to say “streak” in Japanese

“Streak” in Japanese is 一筋 (hitosuji).

Presents something narrow and continuous as one distinct trace, strand, ray, or line.

Full entry for 一筋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 一筋

遠くの煙突から一筋の煙が立ち上っています。tō ku no en totsu ka ra hito suji no kemuri ga ta chi nobo tte i ma su

A thin trail of smoke is rising from a distant chimney.

Tips for using 一筋

  • In descriptions of light, 一筋 (hitosuji) often suggests one clearly visible beam against a darker or less distinct background.

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