Word in Japanese
Word in Japanese is 言, 言葉, 単語 — Word means the smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Word in Japanese
言
Pronounced: gen
The creative word of God; Logos.
言葉
Pronounced: kotoba
(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
単語
Pronounced: tango
(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
語
Pronounced: go
(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
言語
Pronounced: gengo
(computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register). [from 20th c.]
言葉
Pronounced: kotoba
(computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register). [from 20th c.]
約束
Pronounced: yakusoku
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
誓い
Pronounced: chikai
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
言葉
Pronounced: kotoba
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
福音
Pronounced: fukuin
(theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]
言葉
Pronounced: kotoba
(theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]
What does "Word" mean?
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noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
""Cat" is a single word, but "cats" adds a small unit of meaning too."
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noun Something said; a remark, message, or piece of news.
"He sent word that he'd be arriving late."
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noun A promise or one's sworn assurance.
"She gave her word that she'd keep the secret."
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noun In computing, a fixed-size chunk of data that a processor handles as a single unit.
"The processor reads and writes data one word at a time."
Word in a sentence
- "Cat" is a single word, but "cats" adds a small unit of meaning too.
- She looked up an unfamiliar word in the dictionary.
- He sent word that he'd be arriving late.
- There's no word yet on when the results will be announced.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Word" in Japanese?
"Word" in Japanese is 言, 言葉, 単語. Word means: The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
How do you pronounce 言?
"Word" in Japanese is 言, pronounced "gen".
How do you use "Word" in a sentence?
Example: ""Cat" is a single word, but "cats" adds a small unit of meaning too." In Japanese, "Word" is 言, 言葉, 単語.
Are there other ways to say "Word" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "Word": 言, 言葉, 単語, 語, 言語, 約束.
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