Translation and Meaning of: ダブる - daburu
The term 「ダブる」 (daburu) is a Japanese expression that originates from the English word "double." The etymology is connected to the introduction of foreign words into the Japanese language, a common phenomenon in languages around the world, especially in modern times. The katakana spelling is a way to transcribe foreign sounds, making them more accessible to the native Japanese speaker.
In its definition, 「ダブる」 (daburu) means to duplicate or repeat something. The word is often used in contexts that involve overlap, such as situations where the information is redundant or a item is counted more than once. It can be applied in various fields, from music to programming, where an element can be mentioned twice, generating a duplicity that often needs to be avoided.
Common Use of the Word
- In the song: It refers to parts of a song that repeat, contributing to the melodic structure.
- In programming: Indicates that a variable or command has been declared more than once, which can lead to conflicts in the code.
- In the conversation: It can be used to express that someone is repeating a story or idea that has already been mentioned.
Although it is a relatively new term in Japanese jargon, the adoption of 「ダブる」 (daburu) illustrates how words evolve and transform around the world. Thus, the expression is a fascinating example of how language adapts and enriches itself with foreign influence, reflecting the contemporaneity of communication and cultural dynamism in Japan.
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Verb conjugation of ダブる
- ダブ (dictionary form)
- ダブった (past
- ダブれる (potential
- ダブっている (progressive
- ダブらない (negative
Synonyms and similar words
- 重複する (Choufuku suru) - To repeat or overlap something refers to two or more occurrences of the same.
- 二重になる (Nijuu ni naru) - Being folded or duplicated implies duplicity in a single object.
- 同じものが重なる (Onaji mono ga kasanaru) - Similar things overlapping emphasize the idea of similar objects accumulating.
Related words
Romaji: daburu
Kana: ダブる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: coincide (fall on the same day); having two of something; repeat a school year after failing
Meaning in English: to coincide (fall on the same day);to have two of something;to repeat a school year after failing
Definition: Have two or more of the same thing.
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How to Write in Japanese - (ダブる) daburu
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Example Sentences - (ダブる) daburu
See below some example sentences:
Kono mondai wa kaiketsusaku ga daburu kanōsei ga aru
This problem can be a solution.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- 問題 - noun meaning "problem"
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 解決策 - compound noun meaning "solution"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- ダブる - verb meaning "to duplicate" or "to repeat"
- 可能性 - noun meaning "possibility"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- ある - Verb that means "to exist"
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