Translation guide
How to refer to sign language in Japanese, including specific sign languages and related expressions.
The general concept of sign language as a visual-manual language used by deaf communities.
The standard word for sign language. Can refer to any sign language.
She can use sign language.
I want to learn sign language.
A more formal term emphasizing sign language as a full-fledged language. Often used in academic or legal contexts.
Sign language has its own grammar.
Referring to a particular national or regional sign language.
Attach the country or region name before 手話 to specify a sign language. For example, 日本手話 (Japanese Sign Language), アメリカ手話 (American Sign Language).
Japanese Sign Language is a different language from Japanese.
He is studying American Sign Language.
The act of communicating in sign language.
A person who translates between spoken and sign language.
In Japanese Sign Language (JSL), fingerspelling corresponds to kana, not the English alphabet. The term for fingerspelling is 指文字 (ゆびもじ).
Express a name using fingerspelling.
手話 (sign language) is a full language with grammar. ジェスチャー (gesture) refers to informal body movements that accompany speech. Do not confuse them.
Sign language is different from gestures.
We will use sign language in the meeting.
To get a sign language interpreting qualification.