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How to say 'Idiom' in Japanese | 慣用句

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The Japanese word for Idiom is 'Kan'youku', written as 慣用句 in Japanese.'Idiom' in hiragana is かんようく.

    word

    慣用句

    Meaning

    Idiom

    Reading

    かんようく

    kan'youku

    Kanji

    慣Accustomed 用Use 句Phrase, Paragraph

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '慣用句 (かんようく)' refers to an 'idiom' or a set phrase that has a meaning not deducible from the individual words. These expressions are deeply rooted in the language and culture, often carrying nuances and connotations that are unique to Japanese. For example: He used an idiom to explain his point「彼は自分のポイントを説明するために慣用句を使った」(かれはじぶんのポイントをせつめいするためにかんようくをつかった). Learning idioms is essential for understanding Japanese culture「慣用句を学ぶことは日本文化を理解するために不可欠だ」(かんようくをまなぶことはにほんぶんかをりかいするためにふかけつだ). Idioms often reflect historical events, folklore, or common experiences, making them a rich area of study for language learners.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    4718

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 慣用句

This word contains 3 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    慣

    Meaning

    Accustomed

  • kanji

    用

    Meaning

    Use

  • kanji

    句

    Meaning

    Phrase, Paragraph

Words Related to 慣用句 Through the Kanji 慣

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 慣 as well.

  • word

    習慣

    Meaning

    Habit

  • word

    慣れる

    Meaning

    Get used

  • word

    慣れ

    Meaning

    Familiarity

Words Related to 慣用句 Through the Kanji 用

These 32 Words contain the Kanji 用 as well.

  • word

    用いる

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    利用

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    用意

    Meaning

    Preparation

  • word

    費用

    Meaning

    Expense, Cost

  • word

    採用

    Meaning

    Hiring, Adoption

  • word

    使用

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    作用

    Meaning

    Effect, Action

  • word

    使用人

    Meaning

    Employee

  • word

    悪用

    Meaning

    Misuse

  • word

    活用

    Meaning

    Conjugation

  • word

    引用

    Meaning

    Quote

  • word

    急用

    Meaning

    Urgent matter

  • word

    運用

    Meaning

    Operation

  • word

    信用

    Meaning

    Trust, Credit

  • word

    応用

    Meaning

    Application

  • word

    実用的

    Meaning

    Practical

  • word

    器用

    Meaning

    Skillful

  • word

    用語

    Meaning

    Term

  • word

    専用

    Meaning

    Exclusive

  • word

    雇用

    Meaning

    Employment

  • word

    原稿用紙

    Meaning

    Manuscript

  • word

    通用

    Meaning

    Common

  • word

    用

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    無用

    Meaning

    Useless, Unnecessary

  • word

    日用品

    Meaning

    Daily necessities

  • word

    用心

    Meaning

    Caution

  • word

    実用

    Meaning

    Practical

  • word

    不器用

    Meaning

    Clumsy

  • word

    適用

    Meaning

    Application

  • word

    用例

    Meaning

    Example

  • word

    用途

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    筆記用具

    Meaning

    Stationery

Words Related to 慣用句 Through the Kanji 句

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 句 as well.

  • word

    文句

    Meaning

    Phrase, Complaint

  • word

    句

    Meaning

    Phrase

  • word

    挙げ句

    Meaning

    Result

  • word

    俳句

    Meaning

    Haiku

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