言葉
ことば
kotoba
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
言葉 (ことば (kotoba)) means "Word". It is read ことば (kotoba). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Word
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Example Sentences
言葉をべんきょうします。
ことばをべんきょうします。
I study language.
言葉がよくわかります。
ことばがよくわかります。
I understand language well.
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