Japanese

ことば
Meaning: word, language, speech, expression
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

言
葉

Example sentences

I was moved by her words.
感謝の気持ちを言葉で伝えるのは大切だ
It is important to express feelings of gratitude in words.
辞書を引いて、言葉の意味を調べた。
I looked up the word in the dictionary to check its meaning.
名は体を表すという言葉があるが、彼の性格は名前にぴったりだ
There is a saying that 'names represent the essence,' and his personality fits his name perfectly.
無神経な言葉で親友の心を傷つけてしまった。
I ended up hurting my best friend's feelings with insensitive words.
自分の気持ちを言葉で表現するのは難しい。
It is difficult to express one's feelings in words.
彼の言葉に深く傷ついた。
I was deeply hurt by his words.
そんなに乱暴な言葉を使わないで。
Don't use such rough language.
彼の言葉には疑いの余地がない。
There is no room for doubt in his words.
彼の無責任な態度には呆れて言葉も出ない。
I'm so appalled by his irresponsible attitude that I'm speechless.

Usage Notes

言葉 refers to words, language, or speech. It can mean individual words, a language system, or someone's way of speaking. Common expressions include 言葉遣い (word usage/speech manner), 言葉を選ぶ (choose one's words), and お言葉 (polite form for someone's words).

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