idiom in Japanese
idiom in Japanese is 成句, 慣用句, 熟語 — idiom means a phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket.".
idiom in Japanese
成句
Pronounced: seiku
慣用句
Pronounced: kan'yōku
熟語
Pronounced: jukugo
慣用語
Pronounced: kan'yōgo
方言
Pronounced: hōgen
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
訛り
Pronounced: namari
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
様式
Pronounced: yōshiki
An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
What does "idiom" mean?
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noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret."
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noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.
"The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns."
idiom in a sentence
- "Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
- Learners of English often struggle with idioms because they can't be translated literally.
- The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "idiom" in Japanese?
"idiom" in Japanese is 成句, 慣用句, 熟語. idiom means: A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
How do you pronounce 成句?
"idiom" in Japanese is 成句, pronounced "seiku".
How do you use "idiom" in a sentence?
Example: ""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret." In Japanese, "idiom" is 成句, 慣用句, 熟語.
Are there other ways to say "idiom" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "idiom": 成句, 慣用句, 熟語, 慣用語, 方言, 訛り.
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