English–Japanese

“wording” in Japanese

Japanese

Also文面 (bunmen)

Pronunciation

Romajikotobazukai

Example

その言葉遣いは少しきついです。so no koto ba zuka i wa suko shi ki tsu i de su

That wording is a little harsh.

Illustration for 言葉遣い (wording)

How to say “wording” in Japanese

“Wording” in Japanese is 言葉遣い (kotobazukai).

Centers on how a person selects and uses words, including the tone and social meaning conveyed by those choices.

Full entry for 言葉遣い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 言葉遣い

相手を不快にさせない言葉遣いを意識しています。ai te o fu kai ni sa se na i koto ba zuka i o i shiki shi te i ma su

I make an effort to use wording that does not make the other person uncomfortable.

Tips for using 言葉遣い

  • A comment on 言葉遣い (kotobazukai) can praise politeness or point out harshness, so it often evaluates tone rather than the correctness of the language itself.

Other Japanese words for “wording”

この手紙の文面を確認します。ko no te gami no bun men o kaku nin shi ma su

I will check the wording of this letter.

“wording” in other languages