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[かた(片)·こと(言)]
katakoto
noun, no adjective

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katakoto
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English Meaning(s) for 片言

noun, no adjective
  1. prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
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Meanings for each kanji in 片言

» one-sided; leaf; sheet; right-side kata radical (no. 91)
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Sample Sentences for 片言

Tom can only speak a little French.
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Tom can only speak in broken French.
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I was relieved that I could make my broken English understood.
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You don't have to speak perfect English. Broken English is OK as long as you can make yourself understood.
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Tom can speak only a little French.
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