言葉 — meaning in English
kotoba
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English meaning
- language noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
- speaking noun The act of talking or communicating with one's voice.
- term noun A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.
- word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Senses
言葉 is used for these senses in English:
- speaking One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
- term A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
- word (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.)
- word (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.]
- word A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
- word (theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]
language — full definition
- noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
- noun The particular style, wording, or tone used in speech or writing.
- noun A system of symbols and rules used to write computer programs.
- noun Strong or offensive words; swearing.
speaking — full definition
- noun The act of talking or communicating with one's voice.
- adj Expressive or vivid, as if capable of speech.
- adj Able to communicate in a stated language.