“Euphemism” in Japanese
Short answer
Euphemism in Japanese is “婉曲語” (enkyokugo). Full meaning: euphemism.
Other ways to say “Euphemism” in Japanese
婉曲法
enkyokuhou euphemism, periphrasis, circumlocution
ユーフェミズム
yuufemizumu euphemism
婉曲語法
enkyokugohou euphemism
婉曲表現
enkyokuhyougen euphemism, euphemistic expression
忌み言葉
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
美称
bishou eulogistic name, poetic name, euphemism
忌詞
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
忌言葉
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
忌み詞
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
忌みことば
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
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