English–Japanese

“oral” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōtō

Example

その説明は口頭でお願いします。so no setsu mei wa kō tō de o nega i shi ma su

Please give that explanation orally.

Illustration for 口頭 (oral)

How to say “oral” in Japanese

“Oral” in Japanese is 口頭 (kōtō).

Refers to communication that reaches others through spoken words rather than through a written record.

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

Example sentences with 口頭

会議の決定事項は、口頭で全員に伝えられました。kai gi no ket tei ji kō wa kō tō de zen in ni tsuta e ra re ma shi ta

The decisions from the meeting were communicated to everyone orally.

Tips for using 口頭

  • In Japanese, 口頭 (kōtō) usually describes a mode of communication, while English oral also has a medical sense related to the mouth.

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