Japanese Word · Native
言葉が出ませんでした
I was lost for words
Pronunciation: 言葉が出ませんでした
Meaning
A natural Japanese expression used to convey: I was lost for words.
Example
あまりに驚いて、言葉が出ませんでした。
I was so surprised that I was lost for words.
Practice tips
- Practice 言葉が出ませんでした 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 native-level learners.