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
Pronounced: dikushon
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
言い回し
Pronounced: iimawashi
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
What does "diction" mean?
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noun The choice and arrangement of words used in speaking or writing.
"The poem is admired for its precise, vivid diction."
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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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