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口語

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Kana: こうご
Romaji: kougo
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

spoken language

See also: 文語
2

literary style based on (modern) spoken language

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち
Meaning: mouth
Readings: ゴ、 かた.る、 かた.らう
Meanings: word, speech, language

Example Sentences

(かれ)口語(こうご)英語(えいご)非常(ひじょう)重視(じゅうし)した。
➥He put great emphasis on spoken English.
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初心者(しょしんしゃ)はまず口語(こうご)英語(えいご)(まな)ぶべきだ。
➥Beginners should learn spoken English first.
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これらの(はなし)口語体(こうごたい)日常(にちじょう)言葉(ことば)(かた)られる。
➥These stories are told in colloquial and everyday language.
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(わたし)口語(こうご)英語(えいご)一層(いっそう)興味(きょうみ)があります。
➥I'm more interested in spoken English.
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口語的(こうごてき)(はな)(かた)日常(にちじょう)会話(かいわ)では使(つか)われている。
➥Colloquial speech is used in everyday conversation.
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(わたし)口語(こうご)英語(えいご)についていっそう興味(きょうみ)があります。
➥I'm more interested in spoken English.
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