English–Japanese
“sino-japanese word” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikango
Example
日本語には漢語が多いです。nihon go ni wa kan go ga ō i de su
Japanese has many Sino-Japanese words.
How to say “sino-japanese word” in Japanese
“Sino-japanese word” in Japanese is 漢語 (kango).
Describes a layer of Japanese vocabulary that entered from Chinese or was created with Chinese characters and often conveys formal or abstract meanings.
Example sentences with 漢語
漢語を和語に言い換えると、文章がやわらかく感じられます。kan go o wa go ni i i ka e ru to bun shō ga ya wa ra ka ku kan ji ra re ma su
When Sino-Japanese words are rephrased as native Japanese words, the writing feels softer.
Tips for using 漢語
- Japanese often uses 漢語 (kango) in official, academic, and technical contexts, so recognizing this vocabulary layer helps explain the tone of many formal expressions.