“Neologism” in Japanese
Short answer
Neologism in Japanese is “新造語” (shinzougo). Full meaning: neologism, newly coined word.
Other ways to say “Neologism” in Japanese
造語症
zougoshou neologism (invention of words that have meaning only to the person who uses them)
言語新作
gengoshinsaku neologism (invention of words that have meaning only to the person who uses them)
新語
shingo new word, neologism, newly coined word, recent coinage; newly introduced word (in a textbook), new word (to learn)
ネオロジズム
neorojizumu neologism
現代用語
gendaiyougo modern term, neologism
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