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10 日本語 Japanese Language

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Meaning

Primary

Japanese Language

Alternative

Japanese

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You know 日本 is "Japan." So, when you add language onto the end of that you have Japanese language.

Reading

にほんご
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is just the vocab word 日本 (にほん) plus the reading that you learned for 語. Combine them together to get the reading for this word.

Context

Patterns of Use

日本語を〜 日本語の〜

Common Word Combinations

  • 日本語を使う

    to use Japanese

    日本語を教える

    to teach Japanese

    日本語を話す

    to speak Japanese

Context Sentences

いいですか。英語じゃなくて日本語ですよ。

Okay? Not English, Japanese.

今ワニカニを買うと、もれなく日本語でかかれたトーフグのサインが付いてきますよ。

If you subscribe to WaniKani right now, it will come with Tofugu's autograph in Japanese.

間違うことを恐れるなよ。日本語で喋ってみろって。やってみろよ。君ならできると思うよ。

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Speak in Japanese. Give it a shot. I think you can do it.

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