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English - Japanese
Cigarette
ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt
Very common
~ 2400
~ 2400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
タバコ (tabako), 煙草 (たばこ, tabako)
Cigarette meanings in Japanese
タバコ (tabako)
Example:
He lit a cigarette before the meeting.
彼は会議の前にタバコに火をつけた。
Do you have a cigarette to spare?
余分なタバコはありますか？
Usage: informalContext: Casual conversations, social settings
Note: The term 'タバコ' is commonly used in everyday conversation. It can refer to cigarettes in general.
煙草 (たばこ, tabako)
Example:
Cigarette smoking is harmful to health.
煙草の喫煙は健康に有害です。
He decided to quit cigarettes for his health.
彼は健康のために煙草をやめることにした。
Usage: formalContext: Health discussions, formal writings
Note: The kanji '煙草' is more formal and may be used in written texts or serious discussions.
Cigarette's synonyms
smoke
In informal contexts, 'smoke' can refer to a cigarette.
Example: He took a long drag from his smoke and exhaled slowly.
Note: While 'cigarette' specifically refers to a tobacco product, 'smoke' can be more general and may also refer to other smoking substances.
cig
'Cig' is a shortened, informal way of saying 'cigarette'.
Example: She flicked the ash off her cig before taking another puff.
Note: It is a slang term and may not be as widely recognized or formal as 'cigarette'.
butt
In this context, 'butt' refers to the remaining part of a smoked cigarette.
Example: He stamped out the butt of his cigarette before entering the building.
Note: While 'cigarette' refers to the entire smoking product, 'butt' specifically refers to the discarded end of a smoked cigarette.
stogie
'Stogie' is a colloquial term for a cigar, but can also be used informally to refer to a cigarette.
Example: He enjoyed a good stogie after dinner.
Note: While 'stogie' primarily refers to a cigar, it can also be used informally to refer to a cigarette, especially in casual conversations.
Cigarette expressions, common phrases
Chain-smoke
To smoke one cigarette after another without much of a break in between.
Example: After a stressful day at work, he tends to chain-smoke in order to relax.
Note: The focus is on continuous smoking rather than just a single cigarette.
Kick the habit
To stop doing something that is considered a bad habit, especially smoking.
Example: She finally decided to kick the habit and quit smoking for good.
Note: Refers to quitting smoking altogether rather than just smoking a single cigarette.
Chain-smoker
A person who smokes cigarettes continuously, one after another.
Example: He's been a chain-smoker for years, and it's starting to affect his health.
Note: Describes a person who habitually smokes multiple cigarettes in succession.
Up in smoke
To be wasted or lost, especially referring to money or effort going to waste.
Example: All the money he spent on cigarettes went up in smoke when he decided to quit.
Note: Uses the idea of smoke rising and dissipating to convey the idea of something being lost or wasted.
Go cold turkey
To stop a habit or addiction suddenly and completely.
Example: He decided to go cold turkey and quit smoking overnight.
Note: Involves quitting abruptly and without any gradual reduction, as opposed to the gradual decrease of smoking a cigarette.
Chain of events
A sequence of events linked together, each affecting the next.
Example: His decision to smoke that first cigarette set off a chain of events that led to his addiction.
Note: Uses the concept of one event leading to another to show a series of interconnected occurrences.
Cigarette break
A short break from work or a social event to smoke a cigarette.
Example: Let's take a cigarette break and discuss the next steps for the project.
Note: Refers to a specific break taken to smoke a cigarette, often used in work or social settings.
Cigarette everyday (slang) expressions
cancer stick
A slang term highlighting the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes.
Example: I can't believe he still smokes those cancer sticks.
Note: The term 'cancer stick' is a derogatory way to refer to cigarettes due to their cancer-causing properties.
smokes
Informal slang term referring to cigarettes.
Example: I need to buy some more smokes later.
Note: The term 'smokes' is a colloquial way of saying cigarettes, often used in casual conversations.
square
Old-fashioned slang term for a cigarette.
Example: Back in the day, folks used to call cigarettes 'squares'.
Note: The term 'square' is a dated slang term for a cigarette, not commonly used in modern language.
loosie
A single cigarette purchased individually rather than in a pack.
Example: I couldn't find my pack, so I bought a loosie from the store.
Note: A 'loosie' is a single cigarette bought separately, often at a higher price than when bought in a pack.
Cigarette - Examples
I need a cigarette after that stressful meeting.
Smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health.
He always carries a pack of cigs with him.
Cigarette grammar
Cigarette - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: cigarette
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): cigarettes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): cigarette
Syllables, Separation and Stress
cigarette Contains 3 syllables: cig • a • rette
Phonetic transcription: ˌsi-gə-ˈret
cig a rette , ˌsi gə ˈret (The red syllable is stressed)
Cigarette - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
cigarette: ~ 2400 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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