言葉に詰まる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉に詰まる
1
to be at a loss for words
Examples
メアリーは見知らぬ人に話し掛けられて、言葉につまってしまった。
When Mary was spoken to by a stranger, she was at a loss for words.
Kanji in this Word
言
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
say
word
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とき
葉
12 strokes
Frequency: 414
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
leaf
plane
lobe
needle
blade
spear
counter for flat things
fragment
piece
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
よ
わ
詰
13 strokes
Frequency: 1020
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
packed
close
pressed
reprove
rebuke
blame
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キツ
キチ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.める
つ.め
-づ.め
つ.まる
つ.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ずめ
づめ
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