片言
かたこと
katakoto
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 40 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
片言 (かたこと (katakoto)) means "Broken language". It is read かたこと (katakoto). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Broken language
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Example Sentences
片言をべんきょうします。
かたことをべんきょうします。
I study broken (speech style).
片言がよくわかります。
かたことがよくわかります。
I understand broken (speech style) well.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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