Japanese Conversation · Level 20
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Japanese word
韓国語
Pronunciation
Romajikankokugo
Meaning
- nounKorean
Example
韓国語を勉強しています。kan koku go o ben kyō shi te i ma su
I am studying Korean.
More examples
旅行中に韓国語で簡単な会話ができました。ryo kō chū ni kan koku go de kan tan na kai wa ga de ki ma shi ta
I was able to have a simple conversation in Korean while traveling.
Core concept
Names the language used mainly on the Korean Peninsula, including the language of South Korea.
Common phrases
韓国語を話すkan koku go o hana su
speak Korean
韓国語を学ぶkan koku go o mana bu
learn Korean
韓国語の発音kan koku go no hatsu on
Korean pronunciation
Similar words
朝鮮語chōsengo: The Korean language, especially under the name used in North Korea and in some academic contexts.
Definition in Japanese
韓国を中心に、朝鮮半島などで用いられる言語。kan koku o chū shin ni chō sen han tō na do de mochi i ra re ru gen go
Word origin
韓国語 (kankokugo) combines 韓 (kan, "Korea"), 国 (koku, "country"), and 語 (go, "language").
Usage tips
- Korean expresses social relationships through speech levels, so advanced speakers choose forms that reflect the relationship between the people speaking.