言葉
ことば
language; dialect; word; phrase
JLPT N5 Common word Genki L13, Intermediate Japanese L2
Meanings
Noun
language; dialect- word; phrase; expression; term
- speech; (manner of) speaking; (use of) language
- words; remark; statement; comment
- learning to speak; language acquisition
Example sentences
言葉を失った。
I was at a loss for words.
昔の言葉だよ。
It's an old word.
言葉は大切ね。
Language is important.
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Put in a good word for me.
言葉にできない。
I don't know how to say it.
More examples (10)
この言葉いいね。
I like this word.
彼は言葉に窮した。
He didn't know how to express himself.
私は言葉に窮した。
I didn't know how to express myself.
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I was at a loss for words.
言葉に気をつけろ!
Watch your mouth!
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I'm at a loss for words.
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Words failed him.
言葉を慎みなさい。
Watch yourself.
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I'm at a loss for words.
その言葉は初耳です。
This is the first time I've heard that word.