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Another question: What is the verb for 'means' - zachandhobbes - 2010-09-15
If I wanted to say
"Cool" means fun, friendly, and interesting, how would I go about saying it?
So far I have
"cool"は「友好的」と「楽しい」と「面白い」
no idea how to end it, or if I even set up the sentence right. Sorry, I have really scattered Japanese skill since my education in it has varied so much, so I happen to know very little about this particular type of sentence.
help? Thanks!!
Another question: What is the verb for 'means' - kazelee - 2010-09-15
"cool"は「友好的」や「面白い」などという意味（こと）です。
"cool"は「友好的」や「面白い」などという意味（こと）を持ちます。かも
Another question: What is the verb for 'means' - JimmySeal - 2010-09-15
I don't think you would say 意味を持つ, but the first sentence looks ok.
Apparently 意味する also exists, but I can't say I've heard it outside of listening to JTEs explain what the word "means" means.
Another question: What is the verb for 'means' - iSoron - 2010-09-15
「………」とは、「………」ということです。
「………」とは、「………」の意味です。
「………」とは、「………」という意味です。
「………」とは、「………」の意味の言葉です。
「………」とは、「………」という意味を持つ言葉です。
coolとは「友好的、楽しい、面白い」などの意味です。
There's also 「イコール」 but its usage is a bit different. 「幸せイコール金」