言葉遣い
ことばづかい
speech; expression; wording; language
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun
speech; expression; wording; language
Example sentences
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She is rough in speech.
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Watch your language.
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Those children use bad words.
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I like people who use language beautifully.
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You should always be careful in your speech.
More examples (10)
その言葉遣いは、あまり丁寧じゃないね。
That language isn't very polite.
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Such language doesn't harmonize with his character.
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He's misunderstood because of his vulgar language.
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One is judged by one's speech first of all.
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Please keep your language decent while my parents are here.
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You should watch your language when you talk to her.
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When writing a script, I want to pay particular attention to the way characters use their words.
私が言葉遣いの上達に専念していたとき、一冊の英文法書と出会った。
While I was intent on improving my language skill, I came upon an English grammar book.
私は彼の娘があんなにひどい言葉づかいをしているのを聞いてびっくりした。
I was very much shocked to hear his daughter using such bad language.
彼の身なりは紳士のそれだが、その言葉づかいと振る舞いはいないか者のそれである。
His dress is that of a gentleman but his speech and behavior are those of a clown.