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言
say · word · speech · language
N5On: げん、ごんKun: い
Memory Aid
The kanji 言 depicts a mouth (口) with a tongue or sounds coming out, representing the act of speaking or words themselves.
'Gen' — GENerally, we SPEAK many WORDS.
'Gon' — What are you GONna SAY?
Vocabulary
言ういうto say, to speak
言葉ことばword, language
言語げんごlanguage
一言ひとことa single word, a brief comment
意見いけんopinion
Example Sentences
「おはよう」と、母は言いました。
My mother said, "Good morning."
この国の言葉はとても美しいです。
The language of this country is very beautiful.
新しい先生はまだ一言も話していません。
The new teacher hasn't said a single word yet.
会議で自分の意見を言いました。
I stated my opinion at the meeting.