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[しゅ(手)·わ(話)]
shuwa
noun

English Meaning(s) for 手話

noun
  1. sign language
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Definition and Synonyms for 手話

Signing language expressed by visible hand gestures
Synonyms: 手話

Meanings for each kanji in 手話

» hand
» tale; talk

Categories 手話 is a member of

Linguistic Communication a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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Sample Sentences for 手話

Deaf-mute people talk using sign language.
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In 1972, Dr. Francine Patterson started to teach sign language to Koko.
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Dr. Patterson communicated with a gorilla using sign language.
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Dr. Patterson: She made the sign for cat.
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Tom wanted to become a sign language interpreter.
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