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English - Japanese
Toss
tɔs
Very common
1000 - 1100
1000 - 1100
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投げる (なげる), ひっくり返す (ひっくりかえす), 選ぶ (えらぶ), 投げ捨てる (なげすてる), ちょっと動かす (ちょっとうごかす)
Toss meanings in Japanese
投げる (なげる)
Example:
He tossed the ball to me.
彼は私にボールを投げました。
She tossed the paper into the bin.
彼女は紙をゴミ箱に投げ入れました。
Usage: informalContext: Physical actions, casual conversation
Note: This meaning is used when referring to throwing something lightly or casually.
ひっくり返す (ひっくりかえす)
Example:
Toss the pancake to cook it evenly.
パンケーキをひっくり返して均等に焼く。
He tossed the coins in the air.
彼はコインを空中にひっくり返しました。
Usage: informalContext: Cooking, games, or playful actions
Note: This meaning includes flipping or turning over objects.
選ぶ (えらぶ)
Example:
Let’s toss a coin to decide.
決めるためにコインを選びましょう。
We can toss for who will go first.
誰が最初に行くかを選ぶことができます。
Usage: informalContext: Decision-making situations, games
Note: This meaning refers to making a decision by chance or random selection.
投げ捨てる (なげすてる)
Example:
He tossed aside his worries.
彼は心配を投げ捨てました。
She tossed her old clothes out.
彼女は古い服を投げ捨てました。
Usage: informalContext: Emotional expressions, decluttering
Note: This usage implies discarding something carelessly or without concern.
ちょっと動かす (ちょっとうごかす)
Example:
Toss the salad before serving.
サラダを出す前にちょっと動かします。
Toss the ingredients together.
材料をちょっと混ぜてください。
Usage: informalContext: Cooking, food preparation
Note: This meaning emphasizes mixing or combining ingredients lightly.
Toss's synonyms
throw
To propel something through the air with a forceful motion.
Example: She threw the ball to her teammate.
Note: Similar to 'toss' but may imply a stronger or more deliberate action.
fling
To throw or move something suddenly and with force.
Example: He flung his backpack onto the bed.
Note: Suggests a more forceful or reckless action compared to 'toss'.
pitch
To throw or toss something with a specific aim or target in mind.
Example: The pitcher pitched the ball with great speed.
Note: Often used in sports contexts or when referring to a more controlled throw.
lob
To throw or hit a ball in a high arc.
Example: She lobbed the tennis ball over the net.
Note: Implies a gentle or high-arcing throw, often used in sports like tennis or baseball.
hurl
To throw something with great force or violence.
Example: He hurled insults at his opponent during the argument.
Note: Conveys a sense of anger or intensity in the action of throwing.
Toss expressions, common phrases
Toss and turn
To move around restlessly in bed, unable to find a comfortable position.
Example: I couldn't sleep last night, I kept tossing and turning in bed.
Note: The phrase 'toss and turn' combines the actions of tossing (throwing or flipping something) and turning (changing direction or position) to convey a sense of restlessness.
Toss-up
A situation in which the outcome is uncertain or evenly balanced.
Example: The match was a toss-up until the very end, and either team could have won.
Note: In this context, 'toss-up' refers to a situation where the result could go either way, similar to how a coin toss has an unpredictable outcome.
Toss around
To discuss or consider ideas or possibilities informally.
Example: Let's toss around some ideas for the project and see what we come up with.
Note: Here, 'toss around' is used metaphorically to convey the act of casually throwing ideas back and forth for consideration.
Toss out
To discard or get rid of something.
Example: I think we should toss out that old chair, it's falling apart.
Note: In this case, 'toss out' means to throw something away or remove it, implying a more casual or nonchalant action compared to simply 'tossing' an object.
Tossed salad
A salad made with various ingredients mixed together, usually with a dressing.
Example: I'll have the tossed salad as an appetizer, please.
Note: In this expression, 'tossed' indicates that the ingredients of the salad have been mixed or tossed together, as opposed to simply placing them on a plate separately.
Toss and turn like a ship in a storm
To move around restlessly, especially when struggling to find a comfortable position or sleep.
Example: The heat was unbearable, and I tossed and turned like a ship in a storm all night.
Note: This phrase uses a vivid metaphor comparing restlessness to the movement of a ship being tossed and turned in a turbulent sea during a storm.
Toss a coin
To use a coin toss as a random method for making a decision or settling a dispute.
Example: We couldn't decide, so we had to toss a coin to choose who would go first.
Note: In this case, 'toss a coin' involves physically flipping a coin into the air to determine an outcome, often used as a simple and fair way to decide between two options.
Toss everyday (slang) expressions
Tossed
Feeling confused, disorganized, or overwhelmed.
Example: I feel so tossed after that long meeting.
Note: The slang 'tossed' implies a sense of being mentally scattered, while 'toss' usually refers to physical throwing.
Tosser
A derogatory term for someone considered foolish, annoying, or incompetent.
Example: Don't be such a tosser and help out with the cleaning.
Note: This term is an insult, using 'toss' in a demeaning way rather than for a physical action.
Toss the salad
To mix or combine salad ingredients by lightly turning them together.
Example: Can you toss the salad while I finish grilling the chicken?
Note: In this context, 'toss' is used specifically for mixing salad ingredients.
Tosspot
An insulting term for someone who is a heavy drinker or frequently drunk.
Example: He's just a drunken tosspot who can't hold his liquor.
Note: 'Tosspot' uses 'toss' derogatorily in reference to excessive drinking.
Toss - Examples
I tossed the ball to my friend.
She tossed her hair over her shoulder.
He couldn't decide, so he tossed a coin.
Toss grammar
Toss - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: toss
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): tosses
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): toss
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): tossed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): tossing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): tosses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): toss
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): toss
Syllables, Separation and Stress
toss Contains 1 syllables: toss
Phonetic transcription: ˈtȯs
toss , ˈtȯs (The red syllable is stressed)
Toss - 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.
toss: 1000 - 1100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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