spoken language; colloquial speech
General term for spoken language as opposed to written or literary language. Often contrasted with 文語 (written/literary language).
See also: 文語
Expressions differ greatly between spoken and written language.
modern spoken Japanese; colloquial style
Specifically refers to modern spoken Japanese or a writing style based on it, often in contrast to classical literary language (文語).
See also: 文語
This novel is written in a colloquial style.
This essay is written in colloquial style.
He often uses colloquial expressions.
colloquial grammar; grammar of modern spoken and written Japanese