書き言葉
Meanings
1
written word; written language
Refers to language as it is written, often contrasted with 話し言葉 (spoken language). Used in discussions of style, register, and literacy.
See also: 話し言葉
Written language and spoken language are different.
This expression is often used in written language.
Usage patterns
- 書き言葉と話し言葉written language and spoken language (as a contrasted pair)
In Japanese there is a clear difference between written and spoken language.
- 書き言葉で〈事〉を書くto write something in a written-language style
This report has to be written in written-language style.
- 書き言葉らしい〈事〉something typical of written-language style
"Yueni" is an expression typical of written language.