Japanese

げんご
Meaning: language; speech
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

言語は意思疎通の手段である。
Language is a means of communication.
この小説は、多くの言語に翻訳されている。
This novel is translated into many languages.
二つの言語は文法が似通っている点が多い。
The two languages have many points where their grammar is similar.
英語は国際的な言語だ
English is an international language.
彼の最新の著作は、多くの言語に翻訳されている。
His latest work has been translated into many languages.

Usage Notes

Refers to the system of communication. Can distinguish between spoken (音声言語) and written (文字言語).

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