JLPT N3 Intermediate
書き言葉
written language
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Noun
Written Language
Refers to the specific style of grammar and vocabulary used in texts, documents, and literature, distinguished from conversational speech.
Example
この 表現 は 書き言葉 で は あまり 使い ません が 、 話し言葉 で は よく 聞き ます 。
This expression isn't used much in written language, but you hear it often in spoken language.
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