言葉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉
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
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
詞
12 strokes
Frequency: 1636
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
part of speech
words
poetry
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことば
辞
13 strokes
Frequency: 633
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
resign
word
term
expression
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や.める
いな.む
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