Japanese Conversation · Level 11
90 words
Japanese word
ワード
Pronunciation
Romajiwādo
Meaning
- nounword
Example
そのワードの意味を調べます。so no wā do no i mi o shira be ma su
I look up the meaning of that word.
More examples
このワードは子どもにも分かりやすいです。ko no wā do wa ko do mo ni mo wa ka ri ya su i de su
This word is easy for children to understand.
Core concept
A word is a distinct piece of language that expresses a meaning within a larger message.
Common phrases
ワードの意味wā do no i mi
the meaning of a word
ワードを覚えるwā do o obo e ru
learn a word
Similar words
言葉kotoba: A meaningful part of language used to communicate an idea.
単語tango: A single vocabulary item with its own meaning.
語句goku: A meaningful word or short phrase used in communication.
Definition in Japanese
話や文章の中で、特定の意味を表す一つの言語表現。hanashi ya bun shō no naka de toku tei no i mi o arawa su hito tsu no gen go hyō gen
Word origin
ワード (wādo) is borrowed from English word, whose Old English form also referred to something said or spoken.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, ワード (wādo) can refer to a noticeable expression or phrase, not only to a single grammatical word.