漢語
かんご
kango
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
漢語 (かんご (kango)) means "Sino-Japanese word". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Sino-Japanese word
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Example Sentences
日本語の語彙の多くは漢語から来ている。
にほんごのごいのおおくはかんごからきている。
Much of Japanese vocabulary comes from Sino-Japanese words.
漢語を理解することで、より多くの日本語が読める。
かんごをりかいすることで、よりおおくのにほんごがよめる.
By understanding Sino-Japanese words, you can read more Japanese.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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