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アフォリズム Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
aphorism
A concise, memorable statement of a general truth or principle. Often used in literary or philosophical contexts. The Japanese term 警句 is a near synonym.
See also: 警句
Written forms アフォリズム Usage 100%
Standard katakana spelling for the English loanword 'aphorism'.
アフォルズム
Variant katakana spelling; less common but attested.
Similar words 警けい 句く 警句 is the native Japanese term for aphorism or epigram, often used in literary criticism. アフォリズム is a direct loanword and may sound more Western or academic.
格かく 言げん 格言 refers to a proverb or maxim, often with a moral lesson. アフォリズム is broader and can include witty or philosophical observations.
Borrowed from English 'aphorism', ultimately from Greek 'aphorismos' (definition, distinction).
