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[はな()··こと()·()]
hanashikotoba
noun

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hanashikotoba
[はなし()·こと()·()]
hanashikotoba

English Meaning(s) for 話し言葉

noun
  1. spoken language; colloquial expression

Definition and Synonyms for 話し言葉

Spoken Word a word that is spoken aloud
Synonyms: 話し言葉
Colloquialism a colloquial expression
Synonyms: 会話語, 俗語, 口語, 口語形, 話し言葉
Spoken Language communication by word of mouth
Synonyms: ランゲージ, オーラルコミュニケーション, 口演, 口言葉, , , 言葉, 言の葉, 言詞, 言語, 言語行動, 言辞, , 話し言葉,
Colloquialism characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
Synonyms: 会話語, 俗語, 口語, 口語形, 話し言葉

Meanings for each kanji in 話し言葉

» tale; talk
» say
» leaf; plane; lobe; needle; blade; spear; counter for flat things; fragment; piece

Categories 話し言葉 is a member of

Word a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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Formulation the style of expressing yourself
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Auditory Communication communication that relies on hearing
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Sample Sentences for 話し言葉

Because of this, Koko can understand hundreds of spoken words.
Dr. Patterson also uses spoken language with Koko.
Actors, artists, musicians, and writers may use many forms including spoken and written words, actions, colors and sounds.
I can understand written Spanish just a little but spoken Spanish is Greek to me.
In spoken language, we do not pause between words, a fact that is somewhat surprising: We seem to hear separate words, we can clearly make them out.

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