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set phrase in Japanese

set phrase in Japanese is 慣用句, 成句.

set phrase in Japanese

慣用句
noun
Pronounced: kan'yōku
(grammar) An established expression whose wording is subject to little or no variation, and which may or may not be idiomatic.
成句
noun
Pronounced: seiku
(grammar) An idiomatic expression in general.
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What is "set phrase" in Japanese?

"set phrase" in Japanese is 慣用句, 成句.

How do you pronounce 慣用句?

"set phrase" in Japanese is 慣用句, pronounced "kan'yōku".

Are there other ways to say "set phrase" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "set phrase": 慣用句, 成句.

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