English–Japanese

“kanji compound” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijukugo

Example

この言葉は熟語です。ko no koto ba wa juku go de su

This word is a kanji compound.

Illustration for 熟語 (kanji compound)

How to say “kanji compound” in Japanese

“Kanji compound” in Japanese is 熟語 (jukugo).

Refers to one established word created by joining two or more kanji.

Full entry for 熟語: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 熟語

この問題には難しい熟語がいくつも出てきます。ko no mon dai ni wa muzuka shi i juku go ga i ku tsu mo de te ki ma su

Several difficult kanji compounds appear in this question.

Tips for using 熟語

  • 熟語 (jukugo) appears throughout written Japanese, so recognizing its kanji parts can support JLPT N2 reading practice.

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