noun
written language; literary language
Refers to language in its written form, often contrasted with spoken language (音声言語). Can also refer to the formal, literary register used in writing.
See also: 書記言語
文字言語と音声言語には大きな違いがある。
There is a big difference between written language and spoken language.
この論文
This paper analyzes the characteristics of written language.
Compound of 文字 (moji, 'character, letter') and 言語 (gengo, 'language'). A straightforward modern term for written language.