written language; literary language
Refers to language in its written form, often contrasted with spoken language (音声言語). Can also denote a formal, literary register.
See also: 文字言語
There are significant differences between written language and spoken language.
この作家は独特の書記言語を用いる。
This author uses a distinctive literary language.
Synonym for written language; 文字言語 emphasizes the use of characters/script, while 書記言語 can also imply a formal written register.
Spoken language; the direct counterpart to 書記言語.
Compound of 書記 (writing, recording) and 言語 (language). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a modern linguistic coinage.