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[りゃく()·()]
ryakugo
noun

English Meaning(s) for 略語

noun
  1. abbreviation; acronym

Definition and Synonyms for 略語

Abbreviation a shortened form of a word or phrase
Synonyms: 略字, 略称, 略語, 省筆, 短縮, 短縮形
Acronym a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name
Synonyms: 略語, 頭字語

Meanings for each kanji in 略語

» abbreviation; omission; outline; shorten; capture; plunder
» word; speech; language

Categories 略語 is a member of

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Stroke Order Diagrams for 略語

Sample Sentences for 略語

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