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literary language in Japanese

literary language in Japanese is 書き言葉.

literary language in Japanese

書き言葉

noun

Pronounced: kakikotoba

(literature) A register of a language that is used in literary writing.

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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

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What is "literary language" in Japanese?

"literary language" in Japanese is 書き言葉.

How do you pronounce 書き言葉?

"literary language" in Japanese is 書き言葉, pronounced "kakikotoba".

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