ergative in Japanese

ergative in Japanese is 能格.

ergative in Japanese

能格

adj

Pronounced: nōkaku

(grammar) With the subject of a transitive construction having grammatical cases or thematic relations different from those of an intransitive construction.

能格

noun

Pronounced: nōkaku

(grammar) An ergative verb or other expression.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

the of to AND a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "ergative" in Japanese?

"ergative" in Japanese is 能格.

How do you pronounce 能格?

"ergative" in Japanese is 能格, pronounced "nōkaku".

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