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Kotomora

洋よう語ご

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う
ご

Meanings

1

noun

Western language

Refers to languages originating from the West, such as English, French, or German. Often used in contrast to Japanese or other Asian languages.

2

noun

Japanese word of Western origin; loanword from a Western language

Specifically denotes a Japanese word that was borrowed from a Western language, such as パン (from Portuguese) or コンピューター (from English).