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comprehension in Japanese

comprehension in Japanese is 理解, 了解 — comprehension means the ability to understand something, or the act of understanding it.

comprehension in Japanese

理解
noun
Pronounced: rikai
A thorough understanding.
了解
noun
Pronounced: ryōkai
A thorough understanding.

What does "comprehension" mean?

  1. noun The ability to understand something, or the act of understanding it.
    "Her comprehension of the material improved after the extra tutoring."
  2. noun (education) An exercise that tests a reader's understanding of a passage of text.
    "The students completed a reading comprehension for homework."
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comprehension in a sentence

  • Her comprehension of the material improved after the extra tutoring.
  • The students completed a reading comprehension for homework.

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What is "comprehension" in Japanese?
"comprehension" in Japanese is 理解, 了解. comprehension means: The ability to understand something, or the act of understanding it.
How do you pronounce 理解?
"comprehension" in Japanese is 理解, pronounced "rikai".
How do you use "comprehension" in a sentence?
Example: "Her comprehension of the material improved after the extra tutoring." In Japanese, "comprehension" is 理解, 了解.
Are there other ways to say "comprehension" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "comprehension": 理解, 了解.
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