Japanese Word · Intermediate
言葉遣い
expression, wording, way of speaking
Pronunciation: [ko̞to̞ba̠zɨka̠i]
Meaning
expression, wording, way of speaking
Example
目上の人には言葉遣いを注意しなさい
Be careful of how you talk to the superiors
Practice tips
- Practice 言葉遣い out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.