言語道断
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言語道断
1
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
Examples
きみの言語道断な行いを恥ずかしいと思う。
I am ashamed of your despicable deed.
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
語
14 strokes
Frequency: 301
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
word
speech
language
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.る
かた.らう
道
11 strokes
Frequency: 207
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
road-way
street
district
journey
course
moral
teachings
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドウ
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みち
いう
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
じ
ど
みつ
おさむ
断
11 strokes
Frequency: 338
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
severance
decline
refuse
apologize
warn
dismiss
prohibit
decision
judgement
cutting
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
同
6 strokes
Frequency: 15
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
same
agree
equal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おな.じ
斷
18 strokes
Meanings
sever
cut off
interrupt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
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