English–Chinese

“japanese” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrì yǔ

Example

我会说日语。wǒ huì shuō rì yǔ

I can speak Japanese.

Illustration for 日语 (japanese)

How to say “japanese” in Chinese

“Japanese” in Chinese is 日语 (rì yǔ).

A shared verbal system that carries ideas between people in Japan and also belongs in the classroom.

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

Example sentences with 日语

他在准备日语能力考试。tā zài zhǔn bèi rì yǔ néng lì kǎo shì

He is preparing for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.

Tips for using 日语

  • The first syllable has a falling tone and the second a low dipping tone; clear contrast between the two tones helps keep this word distinct from similar-sounding vocabulary.

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