“Argot” in Japanese
Short answer
Argot in Japanese is “隠し言葉” (kakushikotoba). Full meaning: secret language, argot.
Other ways to say “Argot” in Japanese
通語
tsuugo common saying, slang, argot
暗語
ango secret language, code word, argot
通言
tsuugen common saying, slang, argot
隠語
ingo secret language, jargon, cant, argot, slang
隠しことば
kakushikotoba secret language, argot
通り言葉
toorikotoba common word, common phrase, everyday expression, byword; jargon, lingo, argot, cant
陰語
ingo secret language, jargon, cant, argot, slang
通り詞
toorikotoba common word, common phrase, everyday expression, byword; jargon, lingo, argot, cant
符丁
fuchou symbol, sign, mark; (secret) price mark; secret language, code, cipher, argot, password
符牒
fuchou symbol, sign, mark; (secret) price mark; secret language, code, cipher, argot, password
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