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外国語
gai kokugo
"外国語"의 의미는 무엇인가요?
foreign language私は外国語を勉強しています。
I am studying a foreign language.
"外国語"의 올바른 사용법은?
general
A language that is not native to the speaker or the country in which it is being used.
彼女は外国語でスピーチをしました。
She gave a speech in a foreign language.
This term is commonly used to refer to any language other than one's native language.
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Common Usage
外国語 is often used in formal and educational contexts to discuss language learning or communication in a non-native language.
Word Origin
Composed of 外 (gai, meaning 'outside' or 'foreign') and 国語 (kokugo, meaning 'national language').
Usage Notes
In Japanese, '外国語' typically refers to any language other than Japanese. It is often used in educational contexts to describe the study of languages like English, Chinese, or French.
Word Breakdown
外
outside, foreign
prefix国語
national language
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