Japanese

こくご
Meaning: national language; Japanese language
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

国
語

Example sentences

Japanese language class is very interesting.
彼は五ヶ国語に堪能で、通訳として働いています。
He is proficient in five languages and works as an interpreter.
彼女は語学の才能があり、五ヶ国語を話せる。
She has a talent for languages and can speak five of them.
彼は十歳にしてすでに三ヶ国語を操っていた。
At age 10, he already spoke three languages.

Usage Notes

Refers to the national language (Japanese in Japan) or a subject taught in school.

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