国語
こくご
kokugo
nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

国語 (こくご (kokugo)) means "mother tongue · national language". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

mother tongue · national language

Also : mother tongue · national language

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 国語 (こくご) means 'national language'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of national language.

Example Sentences

国語の授業で詩を読んだ。

こくごのじゅぎょうでしをよんだ。

I read a poem in the national language class.

国語の試験で満点を取った。

こくごのしけんでまんてんをとった。

I got a perfect score on the national language exam.

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