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かたこと
katakoto
Broken (in reference to speaking style, e.g., Japanese)
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片言
かたこと
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Broken (in reference to speaking style, e.g., Japanese)
katakoto
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana かたこと
Romaji katakoto
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What does 片言 mean in Japanese?
The word 片言 (かたこと) means "broken (in reference to speaking style, e.g., Japanese)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 片言?
片言 is read as かたこと (romaji: katakoto). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 片言?
片言 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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