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言葉を失う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉を失う

ことばをうしなう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #5509
1

Idiomatic expression

to become speechless; to be at a loss for words

Kanji in this Word

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
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
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
5 strokes
Frequency: 447
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

lose
error
fault
disadvantage
loss

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うしな.う
う.せる
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