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The English language; a language originating from England and widely used internationally as a lingua franca.
私は英語を勉強しています。
I am studying English.
英語で会議を開きます。
We will hold the meeting in English.
In Japanese, '英語' refers specifically to the English language, distinct from other languages like '日本語' (Japanese) or '中国語' (Chinese).
'英語' refers to the language itself, while '英会話' (eikaiwa) specifically refers to English conversation or spoken English.
In formal writing or professional settings, '英語' is preferred over 'イングリッシュ' (a more casual or colloquial term).
From '英' (ei, meaning 'England' or 'English') and '語' (go, meaning 'language').
In Japanese, '英語' is used to refer to the English language in both formal and informal contexts. It is often contrasted with '日本語' (Japanese) or other languages.