punctuation in Japanese
punctuation in Japanese is 約物, 句読点, 句読法 — punctuation means the marks and symbols, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, used in writing to organize and clarify meaning.
punctuation in Japanese
約物
Pronounced: yakumono
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).
句読点
Pronounced: kutōten
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).
句読法
Pronounced: kutōhō
An act of punctuating.
What does "punctuation" mean?
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noun The marks and symbols, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, used in writing to organize and clarify meaning.
"The essay lost marks for poor punctuation."
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punctuation in a sentence
- The essay lost marks for poor punctuation.
- Commas and periods are two of the most common punctuation marks.
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What is "punctuation" in Japanese?
"punctuation" in Japanese is 約物, 句読点, 句読法. punctuation means: The marks and symbols, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, used in writing to organize and clarify meaning.
How do you pronounce 約物?
"punctuation" in Japanese is 約物, pronounced "yakumono".
How do you use "punctuation" in a sentence?
Example: "The essay lost marks for poor punctuation." In Japanese, "punctuation" is 約物, 句読点, 句読法.
Are there other ways to say "punctuation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "punctuation": 約物, 句読点, 句読法.
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