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.
彼女は手話ができる。
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.
To get a sign language interpreting qualification.