Translation and Meaning of: 言葉 - kotoba
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 言葉 (kotoba) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kotoba
Kana: ことば
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: words(s); language; speech
Meaning in English: word(s);language;speech
Definition: Language: A collection of symbols and sounds used for communication and transmission of information.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (言葉) kotoba
言葉 is a Japanese word that means "word" or "language". The first part of the word, 言, means "to speak" or "to say", while the second part, 葉, means "leaf" or "petal". It is believed that the choice of the character 葉 to represent the word "word" is due to the fact that words are like leaves that grow and spread from a person's mouth. The word 言葉 is often used in Japanese to refer to any type of language, including spoken, written, and gestural language.How to Write in Japanese - (言葉) kotoba
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Synonyms and Similar - (言葉) kotoba
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
語句; 言辞; 言論; 言語; 言葉遣い; 言い回し; 言葉使い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い; 言葉遣い;
Words containing: 言葉
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Kana: ことばづかい
Romaji: kotobadukai
Translation / Meaning:
he speaks; expression; essay
Words with the same pronunciation: ことば kotoba
Example Sentences - (言葉) kotoba
Below are some example sentences:
言葉は力を持っている。
Kotoba wa chikara wo motte iru
The words have power.
- 言葉 (kotoba) - word
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 力 (chikara) - strength, power
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 持っている (motteiru) - have, possess
語源は言葉の起源を示す。
Gogen wa kotoba no kigen wo shimesu
Etymology indicates the origin of the word.
- 語源 - origin of the word
- は - topic particle
- 言葉 - word
- の - possession particle
- 起源 - origin
- を - direct object particle
- 示す - indicate, show
あの人の言葉はあべこべだ。
Ano hito no kotoba wa abekobe da
That person's words are confusing.
This person's words are amazing.
- あの人の言葉 - ano hito no kotoba Translation: those person's words- the words of that person
- は - wow- topic particle
- あべこべ - ABEKOBE- on the contrary, inverted
- だ - da- verb ser/estar in the present
言葉遣いは大切です。
Kotoba tsukai wa taisetsu desu
The choice of words is important.
Words are important.
- 言葉遣い - It means "use of words" or "way of speaking".
- は - pa1TP31Marker that indicates the topic of the sentence, indicating that the subject to be addressed is "言葉遣い".
- 大切 - adjective meaning "important" or "valuable."
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form.
方言は地域によって異なる言葉です。
Hougen wa chiiki ni yotte kotonaru kotoba desu
Dialect is a different word depending on the region.
The dialect is different from the region.
- 方言 - dialect
- 地域 - region
- によって - according to
- 異なる - different
- 言葉 - word
- です - is (verb to be)
この言葉の意味は何ですか？
Kono kotoba no imi wa nan desu ka?
What is the meaning of this word?
What is the meaning of this word?
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 言葉 - noun that means "word"
- の - possessive particle indicating that "言葉" is the object of possession
- 意味 - noun that means "meaning"
- は - topic particle that indicates "この言葉の意味" is the subject of the sentence
- 何 - interrogative pronoun meaning "what"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
- か - interrogative particle that indicates that the sentence is a question
一見は十年の修行という言葉がある。
Hitomi wa jūnen no shugyō to iu kotoba ga aru
There is a saying that a single look is equivalent to ten years of training.
At first glance, there is a ten -year training.
- 一見 - It means "at first sight" or "at first glance".
- 十年 - It means "ten years."
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- 修行 - means "training" or "discipline".
- という - expression that indicates that the previous word is quoted or mentioned.
- 言葉 - means "word" or "expression".
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- ある - verb that means "to exist" or "to have".
彼に大切な言葉を言付けた。
Kare ni taisetsu na kotoba o itetsuketa
I gave him important words to remember.
I told him an important word.
- 彼 (kare) - He
- に (ni) - Particle indicating the recipient of the action
- 大切な (taisetsu na) - important, valuable
- 言葉 (kotoba) - Word, language
- を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 言付けた (kotozuketa) - Transmitted, left a message
彼は乱暴な言葉を使った。
Kare wa ranbou na kotoba o tsukatta
He used rude words.
He used violent words.
- 彼 - He
- は - (topic particle)
- 乱暴 - rude, violent
- な - (adjectival particle)
- 言葉 - words
- を - (direct object particle)
- 使った - used (past tense of the verb 使う)
彼は荒っぽい言葉遣いをする。
Kare wa arappoi kotobazukai o suru
He uses rude language.
He talks hard.
- 彼 - He
- は - Topic particle
- 荒っぽい - Rude
- 言葉遣い - Choice of words, language
- を - Direct Object Particle
- する - do
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "words(s); language; speech" é "(言葉) kotoba". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
