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日本語

Japanese Language

Meaning

Japanese Language, Japanese

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You know 日本 is "Japan." So, when you add language onto the end of that you have Japanese language.

Reading

にほんご

Explanation

The reading is just the vocab word 日本 (にほん) plus the on'yomi that you learned for 語. Combine them together to get the reading for this word.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

日本語のテキスト
Japanese textbook
日本語の発音
Japanese pronunciation
日本語の先生
Japanese teacher
日本語を話す
to speak Japanese
日本語を教える
to teach Japanese
日本語を使う
to use Japanese

Context Sentences

週に一回、日本語の教室に通っています。

I go to a Japanese classroom once a week.

この本は日本語バージョンもありますか？

Does this book have a Japanese version?

「GENKI」という本と、「ワニカニ」というアプリで日本語を学んでいます。

I am studying Japanese with a book called "GENKI" and an app called "WaniKani."

Kanji Composition