言葉
ことば · kotoba
Language, dialect
- word, phrase, expression, term
- speech, (manner of) speaking, (use of) language
- words, remark, statement, comment
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この砂浜の美しさは、言葉に表せないまでのものだ。
このすなはまのうつくしさは、ことばにあらわせないまでのものだ。
The beauty of this sandy beach is beyond words.
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庭園の美しさには、言葉を失うばかりだ。
ていえんのうつくしさには、ことばをうしなうばかりだ。
At the beauty of the garden, I am simply lost for words.
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新郎は緊張のあまり、言葉を失ってしまった。
しんろうはきんちょうのあまり、ことばをうしなってしまった。
The groom was so nervous that he lost his words.
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彼の言葉には、深い意味があった。
かれのことばには、ふかいいみがあった。
His words had deep meaning.
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What does 言葉 mean?
Language, dialect. It can also mean: word, phrase, expression, term; speech, (manner of) speaking, (use of) language; words, remark, statement, comment.
How do you pronounce 言葉?
ことば (kotoba). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.
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