支那語
See also: 支那语
Chinese
China | speech; language; dialect speech; language; dialect; tell to | ||
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trad. (支那語) | 支那 | 語 | |
simp. (支那语) | 支那 | 语 |
Pronunciation
Noun
支那語
- (obsolete, often derogatory) the Chinese language (formerly used by the Japanese)
Japanese
Kanji in this term | ||
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支 | 那 | 語 |
し Grade: 5 | な Grade: S | ご Grade: 2 |
on’yomi |
Etymology
支那 (Shina, “China”) + 語 (-go, “language”)
Pronunciation
- On’yomi
- IPA(key): [ɕina̠ɡo̞]
Noun
支那語 • (shinago)
- (dated) the Chinese language
Usage notes
- See the notes on the entry for 支那.
Synonyms
- (modern) 中国語 (chūgokugo)