- 1. [n] language; dialect
- 2. [n] word; phrase; expression; term
- 3. [n] speech; (manner of) speaking; (use of) language
- 4. [n] words; remark; statement; comment
- 5. [n] learning to speak; language acquisition
Kanji in this word
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言
say, wordOn: ゲン (gen)、 ゴン (gon)Kun: い.う (i.u)、 こと (koto)
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葉
leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, pieceOn: ヨウ (you)Kun: は (ha)
Example Sentences
「言葉の一面は、伝達しようとする意志である」と彼は言う。
"One aspect of language is an intent to communicate," he says.
言葉が出てこなかった。
Words failed me.
乱暴な言葉を使ってはいけない。
Don't be rough in speech.