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Meaning of 書き言葉(かきことば) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

書き言葉
Kana Reading
かきことば
Romaji
kakikotoba
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    written word; written language

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JLPT 3

leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece

On: ヨウ

Kun:

12 strokes

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JLPT 5

write

On: ショ

Kun: か.く, -が.き, -がき

10 strokes

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JLPT 5

say

On: ゲン, ゴン

Kun: い.う, こと

7 strokes

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