“Japanese language” in Japanese
Short answer
Japanese language in Japanese is “和語” (wago). Full meaning: Japanese language; native Japanese words (as opposed to Chinese-derived words and other loanwords).
Other ways to say “Japanese language” in Japanese
国語科
kokugoka Japanese language (as a school subject in Japan)
国語
kokugo national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language, mother tongue
倭語
wago Japanese language; native Japanese words (as opposed to Chinese-derived words and other loanwords)
國語
kokugo national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language, mother tongue
こくご
kokugo national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language, mother tongue
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