dependent word; bound form
In Japanese grammar, a word that cannot stand alone and must attach to an independent word (自立語); includes particles (助詞) and auxiliary verbs (助動詞).
Antonyms: 自立語
Particles like 'ga' and 'wo' are a type of dependent word.
Dependent words combine with independent words to form sentences.
independent word; free-standing word
Compound of 付属 (attachment, dependency) and 語 (word), reflecting its grammatical role as a dependent word.