Meaning of 書言葉 in Japanese

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Definition of 書言葉

ことば(kotoba) · けとば(ketoba) 言葉 · ·

言葉詞辞 Kanji Details

  1. (n) language; dialect

    「言葉の一面は、伝達しようとする意志である」と彼は言う。
    "One aspect of language is an intent to communicate," he says.

  2. word; words; phrase; term; expression; remark

    言葉が出てこなかった。
    Words failed me.

  3. speech; (manner of) speaking

    こういった言葉使いは彼の人格に合わない。
    Such language doesn't harmonize with his character.

  1. (n, n-suf) document; book
  2. (n) penmanship; handwriting; calligraphy (esp. Chinese)
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