語

Denotes a language or word.

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Other forms

語る kataru - verb "to talk about"

言葉 kotoba - the common noun for "word" or "language"

1 Suffix

Language

Functions as a suffix attached to country or region names to designate the specific language spoken there.

Example

日本語を勉強しています。

I am studying the Japanese language.

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2 Suffix, Noun

Word / Term

Serves as a building block in compound words to refer to specific terms, phrases, or categories of vocabulary.

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語

ご

Denotes a language or word.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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