ことば
Meanings
Noun
1. language; dialect
2. word; phrase; expression; term
3. speech; (manner of) speaking; (use of) language
4. words; remark; statement; comment
5. learning to speak; language acquisition
Pitch accent
とば
Top 9700
Used in vocabulary (130 in total)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to exchange words
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
Examples (174 in total)
This can't be expressed in words.
All I can say is thank you.
Her statement was false.
I have no words to thank you.
Don't be taken in by his words.
I like this word.
Explain it in plain language.
Don't use harsh language.
Don't be angry at his words.
Deeds are better than words.
I was encouraged by his words.
Thank you for your words of appreciation.
Please show me the meaning of word.
What's your favourite word?
His words surprised me.
His words were as follows:
There are many words that I don't understand.
I believe that actions are more important than words.
From now on, I will not use that word.
Are you still in doubt about what I have said?
I can't recall the exact words.
I can't trust in his word.
I love learning languages.
His words hurt her feelings.
Good speech is the outcome of education.
I chose a word carefully.
Her words were completely meaningless.
Use small words, please.
That's my last word.
His behavior did not correspond with his words.
Words serve to express ideas.
I cleared my throat, but no words came.
Every word matters.
Is this word in common use?
His words carry little conviction.
Her words were filled with melancholy.
He is indifferent to what others say.
Is this word too childish?
This word is also French in origin.
His word can be summarized as follows.
Why do you blindly accept what others say?
The word is derived from Latin.
I wonder what language they speak in Brazil.
The key word is equality.
Arabic is a very important language.
Not words but action is needed now.
I can't convey my feelings in words.
Where did you learn such a difficult word?
Those were his actual words.
What rude language he uses!
Will you please put that in simpler words?
He has no confidence in his words.
Words cannot convey how glad I am.
Thank you for your words of praise. I was very happy.
He told me to be careful in speech.
His words delivered her from her anxiety.
For a moment, no one spoke.
Man is the only animal that possesses language.
The scenery was beyond description.
He still believes her words.
Even these words will someday disappear.
Words can't convey my true feelings.
The doctor's remarks reassured the patient.
That word describes it perfectly.
No two words are identical in meaning.
That's exactly what he said.
Almost no one believed him.
Many words are acquired through reading.
I wonder what she means by those words.
But "experiment" is not the appropriate word.
You can't separate language from culture.
His words, however, were not believed at all.
Translating languages is very difficult.
I wasn't able to believe him at first.
His bravery is above all praise.
What Tom said hurt Mary's feelings.
The only language Tom can speak is French.
Human beings communicate with each other by means of language.
Actions speak louder than words.
She seems to have been offended by what he said.
She didn't utter a single word of encouragement.
I think actions speak louder than words.
Our words are potentially ambiguous.
He used the word in a good sense.
An Englishman would not use such a word.
There is not a scrap of truth in his words.
Parrots often imitate human speech.
He often quotes Shakespeare.
Explain it in plain words.
The words he said don't apply in this situation.
The proverb is quoted from Franklin.
The words hurt his pride.
Do you know the longest word in your language?
Terms like "sexism" are now in vogue.
Language is a fundamental problem of international marriage.
I'm getting used to the term "furry".
The meaning of words can change according to their context.
Hungarian is a very beautiful language.
The word "champignon" comes from French.
I don't know what this word means.
I believed every word he said.
He could not help getting angry at her words.
I can't figure out what he is saying.
We need action, not words.
Although I wrote a letter, I wasn't able to express my feelings in words.
Judging from what you say, he may succeed.
His words gave me hope.
The beautiful of that country is beyond description.
His words gave her hope for the future.
American children grow up hearing those words.
The word refers to not only adults but also children.
I could never make him believe what I said.
The hotel was luxurious beyond description.
Any gentleman would not use such language.
A casual remark can hurt someone.
I can't think of the right words with which to express my thanks.
She seems to have taken my remark as an insult.
We need to spread the word.
When she heard that, she broke into tears.
Please tell me how to pronounce this word.
People showered words of praise on the hero.
His remark made my recollect my schooldays.
It is wrong to divide language into "living" and "dead".
His words carried me back to my childhood.
You should omit this word from the sentence.
My remarks were not aimed at you.
I quoted some famous phrases in my book.
Her words renewed my courage.
Pam doesn't use the word "drive", however.
The beauty of the lake was beyond description.
The beauty of the sunrise was beyond description.
The words 'beautiful' and 'ugly' are relative terms.
The person whose name was on the passport was described with words.
Her calm words banished our fears.
His sharp words seemed to hurt her.
She was at a loss for words to express her feeling.
He is not good at putting his thoughts into words.
The word you use depends on your intended meaning.
His words gave rise to doubts concerning his true intentions.
His kind words comforted me very much.
Judging from what you say, he must be a great writer.
She could no longer put up with his insulting words.
To many people today, "competitive" is a bad word.
I repeated the word several times for her.
What's "femininity"? That word's not in my dictionary.
The student who failed the English exam was cheered up by his friend's words.
Parrots are the only animal that can imitate human speech.
In legal documents, difficult words and phrases are often used.
The word downtown refers to the business quarter of any town.
He had no idea what these words meant.
I've heard that word before, but I'm not sure what it means.
The time will soon come when his words will come true.
What he meant by those words finally dawned on me.
He advised me not to believe what she says.
Facts are to science what words are to the poets.
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
No words can relieve her deep sorrow.
The woman tried to shout out "Help!" but the word stuck in her throat.
We often express our emotions nonverbally.
When you get married and have kids, you'll realize that actions speak louder than words.
The teacher punished her students for using bad words.
This book is for students whose native language is not Japanese.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
The words above the door of the theater were one meter high.
Can you speak another language?
There are more than 4000 languages in the world.
How many languages can you speak?
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
I interpreted his remark as a threat.
Tom wrote down without fail every one of Mary's words.
What's "manliness"? That word's not in our dictionaries.
When angry, count to ten before you speak.
English is spoken by more people than any other language.
Mandarin is spoken by more people than any other language.