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語彙力
goiryoku
Description
「語彙力」は、知っている言葉の数や、それを上手に使う力のことです。
"語彙力" is the number of words you know and your ability to use them well.
本をたくさん読むと、語彙力が上がると言われています。
It is said that reading many books improves your "語彙力".
Meanings
語彙力goiryoku
vocabulary; the range of words one knows and can use
彼は語彙力があって、話がおもしろい。
He has a good vocabulary and tells interesting stories.
語彙力goiryoku
jokingly, the ability to express feelings in words
感動しすぎて語彙力がなくなった。
I was so moved that I lost my words.
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Notes
- Etymology
語彙 (vocabulary) + 力 (ability, power).
- Nuance
online slang '語彙力がない' means being too moved or amazed to describe something well.
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