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semantics in Japanese

semantics in Japanese is 意味論 — semantics means the branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.

semantics in Japanese

意味論
noun
Pronounced: imiron
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What does "semantics" mean?

  1. noun The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
    "A course in semantics teaches how words and sentences carry meaning."
  2. noun Informally, the fine distinctions or technicalities of wording in an argument, often used dismissively.
    "Let's not argue over semantics when we both want the same result."
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semantics in a sentence

  • A course in semantics teaches how words and sentences carry meaning.
  • The linguist studied semantics to see how children learn what words mean.
  • Let's not argue over semantics when we both want the same result.
  • Whether we call it a fee or a charge is just semantics.

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What is "semantics" in Japanese?
"semantics" in Japanese is 意味論. semantics means: The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
How do you pronounce 意味論?
"semantics" in Japanese is 意味論, pronounced "imiron".
How do you use "semantics" in a sentence?
Example: "A course in semantics teaches how words and sentences carry meaning." In Japanese, "semantics" is 意味論.
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