word

From Lesson 59:Kanji 7·Japanese

Note

Only after a dot is pronounced by three mouths does it become a word.

Usages of word

talk
話

We talk by forming words with our tongue.

language
語

When a set of words is spoken by at least five mouths, it has a right to call itself a language.

言
word
birth
誕

Word got out you gave birth just to prolong your genes.

言いうiu
to say
read
読

You sell words to make others read.

document
誌

You write some words to explain your intention in a document.

believe; trust
信

You believe any word a person says.

plan
計

You write a plan consisting of just ten words.

admonish
警

You admonish those who don't respect your words.

who
誰

Who understands the words of a small bird.

言げん語ごgengo
language
一ひと言ことhitokoto
single word; brief comment
言こと葉ばkotoba
word; language
packed
詰

You send an envelope packed with words of good luck.

inscription
記

An inscription is a manifestation of the word itself.

section
課

In every section, words bear the fruits of knowledge.

trial
試

You're running a trial writing words in a different style.

visit
訪

Words come in your direction, visiting you.

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