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[ごん(言)·ご(語)·どう(道)·だん(断)]
gongodoudan
na adjective, no adjective, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ごん(言)·ご(語)·どう(道)·だん(斷)]
gongodoudan
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[ごん(言)·ご(語)·どう(同)·だん(断)]
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Root Words:

[ごん(言)·ご(語) + どう(同)·だん(断)]
gongo + doudan

English Meaning(s) for 言語道断

na adjective, no adjective, noun
  1. outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
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Definition and Synonyms for 言語道断

Unspeakably to an inexpressible degree
Synonyms: 言語道断
Awful exceptionally bad or displeasing
Synonyms: ひどい, むごい, 不快, 厭わしい, 嫌, 忌まわしい, 言語道断
Execrable unequivocally detestable
Synonyms: にくい, 悪い, 憎い, 言語道断

Meanings for each kanji in 言語道断

» say
» word; speech; language
» road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings
» severance; decline; refuse; apologize; warn; dismiss; prohibit; decision; judgement; cutting

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Sample Sentences for 言語道断

That is out of the question.
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I'm afraid I can't do that. Leaving the cooker while frying is completely out of the question.
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I am ashamed of your despicable deed.
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