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#247
Common N5
Pitch accent
Meaning
  1. 1
    English · JMdict
    language;dialect
    See also: 言語 (げんご)
    「言葉の一面は、伝達しようとする意志である」と彼は言う。
    "One aspect of language is an intent to communicate," he says.
  2. 2
    English · JMdict
    word;phrase;expression;term
    言葉が出てこなかった。
    Words failed me.
  3. 3
    English · JMdict
    speech;(manner of) speaking;(use of) language
    乱暴な言葉を使ってはいけない。
    Don't be rough in speech.
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#7,454

Inflections of 言葉を交わす

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    to exchange words
    女性は彼と少し言葉を交わすと、自然に彼への興味を失ってしまうのです。
    Women automatically lose interest in him after exchanging a couple of words.
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#8,323
Common N2
Pitch accent
Meaning
  1. 1
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    speech;expression;wording;language
    言葉遣いにはいつも気をつけるべきです。
    You should always be careful in your speech.
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#8,391

Inflections of 言葉をかける

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    to speak words (of);to speak (to);to say (something);to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
    彼女にははげましの言葉をかけてあげたらどうですか。
    Why don't you see if you can't give her a pep talk?
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#8,611
Meaning
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    as stated;verbatim;literally
    虚心坦懐に申し上げる。今から言うことは、言葉どおりに受け取ってほしい。
    I'm going to speak to you with utmost candor so I want you to take everything I'm about to say at face value.
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#8,994

Inflections of 言葉に詰まる

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    to be at a loss for words
    メアリーは見知らぬ人に話し掛けられて、言葉につまってしまった。
    When Mary was spoken to by a stranger, she was at a loss for words.
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#18,438

Inflections of 言葉を詰まらせる

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    to be at a loss for words;to choke on one's words;to be left speechless (by)
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#19,575

Inflections of 言葉を残す

Meaning
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    English · JMdict
    to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death);to say (for posterity);to utter last words
    彼は生徒にこの有名な言葉を残した。
    He left his students these famous words.
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    to leave some things unsaid
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#20,097

Inflections of 言葉が見つからない

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    at a loss for words;stumped for words
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#21,330

Inflections of 言葉に甘える

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    to accept a kind offer;to take someone up on their offer
    usu. as お言葉〜
    お言葉に甘えてお借りいたします。
    I will borrow it then, if you insist.
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