JLPT N3 Intermediate
話し言葉
Spoken language or colloquial speech
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話言葉 less common variant
Noun
"Spoken Language" / "Colloquial Language"
Refers to the specific grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic conventions used in oral communication as opposed to written text.
Example
「めっちゃ」 は 話し言葉 な ので 、 ビジネスメール で は 使わ ない 方 が いい です よ 。
"Meccha" is spoken language, so it's better not to use it in business emails.
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