Translation guide
A word made by combining two or more existing words. In Japanese, this is often done with kanji compounds (jukugo), native Japanese compounds, or loanword blends.
The learner wants to refer to the concept of a compound word in general, such as in linguistic or educational contexts.
The standard linguistic term for a compound word, covering both native and Sino-Japanese compounds.
"Hondana" (bookshelf) is a compound word made from "hon" (book) and "tana" (shelf).
Also means compound word, but can include derived words with affixes. Slightly broader than 複合語.
"Ohanami" can be considered a compound word made from "o" and "hanami".
The learner specifically means a word made of two or more kanji characters, which is the most common type of compound in Japanese.
Refers specifically to a compound word written with two or more kanji, often with a Sino-Japanese reading (on'yomi). This is the most common term for kanji compounds.
"Denwa" (telephone) is a two-character kanji compound.
Technically means a Sino-Japanese word, which is often a compound of kanji. It emphasizes the Chinese origin rather than the compound structure.
The learner wants to refer to a compound made from native Japanese words, not Sino-Japanese.
The learner means a compound made from foreign loanwords, often in katakana.
「学校」は漢語の例です。
"Gakkou" (school) is an example of a Sino-Japanese compound.
"Aozora" (blue sky) is an example of a native Japanese compound.
「消しゴム」は和語と外来語の混種語です。
"Keshigomu" (eraser) is a hybrid compound of a native Japanese word and a loanword.