口頭
Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
oral; verbal; spoken
Used to describe communication, agreements, or instructions given by spoken words rather than in writing. Often appears in formal contexts like 口頭試験 (oral exam) or 口頭注意 (verbal warning).
I gave the instructions orally.
The oral exam will be held next week.
Usage patterns
- 口頭で〈事〉を伝えるto convey something orally
I'll explain the details verbally.
- 口頭で〈事〉を説明するto explain something orally
I'll explain the procedure verbally.
- 口頭試験を受けるto take an oral exam
I'm scheduled to take an oral exam next week.
- 口頭で注意を受けるto receive a verbal warning
He received a verbal warning from his boss.
- 口頭による〈事〉something done by oral means
Verbal contracts can sometimes cause problems later.