言葉

ことば

Word, language, expression

N5noun·kotoba

How to remember it

言(say)+葉(leaf) — words are leaves that fall from your mouth.

Example sentences

  • この言葉の意味がわかりません。

    このことばのいみがわかりません。

    I don't understand the meaning of this word.

  • 彼は優しい言葉をかけてくれた。

    かれはやさしいことばをかけてくれた。

    He said kind words to me.

Usage

Can mean one word or a whole language; の links modifiers.

Related words

言語文字言う

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