Sign In

Dictionary

Entry Details for 八百長

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[()·()·ちょう()]
yaochou
noun, no adjective, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 八百長

noun, no adjective, suru verb
  1. match fixing; put-up job; fixed game

Definition and Synonyms for 八百長

Take A Dive pretend to be knocked out, as of a boxer
Synonyms: 八百長

Meanings for each kanji in 八百長

» eight; eight radical (no. 12)
» hundred
» long; leader

Categories 八百長 is a member of

Feign make believe with the intent to deceive
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 八百長

Sample Sentences for 八百長

The race was fixed.
This game is fixed.
I glared briefly in the referee's direction but he was putting on a calm face while picking his nose. "Dammit, the fight's a fixup!?"

Comments for 八百長

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.