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言葉通り

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉通り

言葉どおり
ことばどおり
Adverb
~の Adj.
Freq #8823
1

as stated; verbatim; literally

Examples
虚心坦懐に申し上げる。今から言うことは、言葉どおりに受け取ってほしい。
I'm going to speak to you with utmost candor so I want you to take everything I'm about to say at face value.

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
9 strokes
Frequency: 80
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

traffic
pass through
avenue
commute
counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ツウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とお.る
とお.り
-とお.り
-どお.り
とお.す
とお.し
-どお.し
かよ.う
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とん
どうし
どおり
みち
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