Japanese Meaning of 言葉 (kotoba) | JLPT N5

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Japanese Vocabulary: 言葉

Meaning: “word” or “language” in English. It refers to the spoken or written communication used to convey information or ideas.

Examples:

  1. 彼は言葉遣いが悪い。 His way of speaking is vulgar.  
  2. 彼の言葉に丸め込まれた I was taken in by what he said.  
  3. 辞書で言葉を調べます。 I look up a word in the dictionary.  
  4. かなり悪い言葉のようだ。 It seems that they’re quite bad words.  
  5. 両親の言葉を思い出した。 I remembered the words of my parents.  
  6. 彼の言葉を信じています。 I believe his words.  
  7. 結婚する前に言った言葉。 Words said before marriage.  
  8. あなたの言葉で報われました I was rewarded because of your words.  
  9. あの人の言葉に感銘を受けた I was deeply impressed by what the person said.  
  10. その言葉が心に響いていた。 The words got to my heart.  
  11. 彼は乱暴な言葉を吐いたぞ。 He hollered some harsh words.

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