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 on'yomi that you learned for . Combine them together to get the reading for this word.

Context

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

週に一回、日本語の教室に通っています。

I go to a Japanese classroom once a week.

この本は日本語バージョンもありますか?

Does this book have a Japanese version?

「GENKI」という本と、「ワニカニ」というアプリで日本語を学んでいます。

I am studying Japanese with a book called "GENKI" and an app called "WaniKani."

Kanji Composition