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口語 — meaning in English

kōgo

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English meaning

  • colloquial adjective Belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.
  • colloquialism noun A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  • informal adj Relaxed and casual rather than official or ceremonious.

Senses

口語 is used for these senses in English:

  • colloquial (linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
  • colloquialism A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  • informal (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.

colloquialism — full definition

  1. noun A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  2. noun A colloquial manner of speaking.

Related Japanese words