Word details
言葉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉.
Dictionary
Entry
1
language; dialect
Examples
「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.
2
word; phrase; expression; term
Examples
言葉が出てこなかった。
Words failed me.
3
speech; (manner of) speaking; (use of) language
Examples
乱暴な言葉を使ってはいけない。
Don't be rough in speech.
4
words; remark; statement; comment
5
learning to speak; language acquisition
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
言
say, word
7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ゲンゴン
Kun
い.うこと
Nanori
とき
葉
leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece
12 strokesFrequency 414JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヨウ
Kun
は
Nanori
よわ
詞
part of speech, words, poetry
12 strokesFrequency 1,636JLPT N2Grade 6
On
シ
Kun
ことば
辞
resign, word, term, expression
13 strokesFrequency 633JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ジ
Kun
や.めるいな.む
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