noun
Grammar term for a word or phrase that modifies another element. Often used in Japanese language education and linguistics. Compare with 修飾語, which is more common for single-word modifiers.
See also: 修飾語
この文では「とても」が修飾語句として働いている。
In this sentence, 'totemo' functions as a modifier.
修飾語句の使い方を学ぶと、表現が豊かになる。
Learning how to use modifiers enriches your expression.
修飾語 is a more common term for a single-word modifier, while 修飾語句 can refer to a modifying phrase or clause as well.
Compound of 修飾 (modification) and 語句 (words and phrases).