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[げん()]
gen
noun

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[こと()]
koto

English Meaning(s) for 言

noun
  1. word; remark; statement

Definition and Synonyms for 言

Linguistic Communication a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
Synonyms: ラング, ランゲージ, 口先, 口気, 口説, 国語, 物言い, 物言う, 用語, , , 言いよう, 言い方, 言葉, 言の葉, 言葉遣い, 言詞, 言語, 言辞, ,
Statement a message that is stated or declared
Synonyms: メッセージ, 口述, 声明, 声明, 申告, 申し立て, 申し立てる, 発言, , 言明, 言葉, 言説, , , 話す, , 陳述
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,
Statement a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Synonyms: メッセージ, 口述, 声明, 声明, 申告, 申し立て, 申し立てる, 発言, , 言明, 言葉, 言説, , , 話す, , 陳述

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Categories 言 is a member of

Communication something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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Substance what a communication that is about something is about
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Auditory Communication communication that relies on hearing
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Sample Sentences for 言

It is foolish to take his word seriously.
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, ‘Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.’
It is not wise to go by his word.
The employees treat everything the company president says as a golden rule.

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