日本語
nihongonoun★Beginner
formal
The Japanese language, spoken primarily in Japan and by Japanese communities worldwide.
日本語を勉強しています。
I am studying Japanese.
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The term refers to the language itself, not the people or culture.
Collocations
日本語の勉強studying Japanese日本語の教科書Japanese textbook
Synonyms
Related Phrases
日本語が話せますか？phrase
Can you speak Japanese?
💡Pro Tip
Pronunciation
The 'go' in 日本語 is pronounced like 'goh' (ご), not 'go' (ごう).
⚡Gold Rule
Formality
Use 日本語 when referring to the language in formal or educational contexts.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 日本 (Nihon, meaning 'Japan') and 語 (go, meaning 'language').
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts when referring to the language itself.
Word Breakdown
日本
Japan
root語
language
suffix和英辞典