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diction in Japanese

diction in Japanese is ディクション, 言い回し — diction means the choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.

diction in Japanese

ディクション
noun
Pronounced: dikushon
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
言い回し
noun
Pronounced: iimawashi
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.

What does "diction" mean?

  1. noun The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.
    "The poem is admired for its precise, vivid diction."
  2. noun The clarity and manner of a person’s pronunciation when speaking.
    "The actor practiced his diction so every word carried to the back row."
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diction in a sentence

  • The poem is admired for its precise, vivid diction.
  • The actor practiced his diction so every word carried to the back row.
  • Years of singing lessons had sharpened her diction.

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What is "diction" in Japanese?

"diction" in Japanese is ディクション, 言い回し. diction means: The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.

How do you pronounce ディクション?

"diction" in Japanese is ディクション, pronounced "dikushon".

How do you use "diction" in a sentence?

Example: "The poem is admired for its precise, vivid diction." In Japanese, "diction" is ディクション, 言い回し.

Are there other ways to say "diction" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "diction": ディクション, 言い回し.

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