言語
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Base noun form. Refers to a system of communication, such as Japanese, English, etc. Used in contexts like 『言語を学ぶ』 (gengo o manabu, 'to learn a language').
Theme
In a language exchange café, User and their conversation partner Mika are discussing their language learning goals and preferences.
言語
げんご
language
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'genius' (sounds like 'gen' in 言語 gengo) who speaks many languages fluently. 'Genius language' → 言語 (gengo, 'language').
Cultural Note
In Japan, learning foreign languages like English is emphasized in education, and terms like 『外国語』 (gaikokugo, 'foreign language') are common. Japanese itself is called 『日本語』 (nihongo, 'Japanese language').
Forms
Base: 言語Base noun form. Refers to a system of communication, such as Japanese, English, etc. Used in contexts like 『言語を学ぶ』 (gengo o manabu, 'to learn a language').