JLPT N1 Advanced
文語
Literary language or classical written style.
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1 Noun
Literary Style" / "Written Language
Describes words and expressions characteristic of written works or formal speech, often carrying a stiff or bookish tone.
Example
文語 と 口語 で は 、 使われる 単語 や 文法 が 異なります 。
The vocabulary and grammar used differ between written and spoken language.
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2 Noun
Classical Japanese
Refers to Classical Japanese, the literary grammar and vocabulary standard used historically until the mid-20th century.
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