loanword in Japanese
loanword in Japanese is 外来語, 借用語 — loanword means a word directly taken into one language from another one.
loanword in Japanese
外来語
Pronounced: gairaigo
A word directly taken into one language from another one.
借用語
Pronounced: shakuyōgo
A word directly taken into one language from another one.
What does "loanword" mean?
- noun A word directly taken into one language from another one.
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What is "loanword" in Japanese?
"loanword" in Japanese is 外来語, 借用語. loanword means: A word directly taken into one language from another one.
How do you pronounce 外来語?
"loanword" in Japanese is 外来語, pronounced "gairaigo".
Are there other ways to say "loanword" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "loanword": 外来語, 借用語.
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