単語（たんご、tango）
- word

単語 単語 means "word" or "vocabulary" in Japanese. It refers to a single unit of language that carries meaning. This can include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and other parts of speech. It is a fundamental concept in language learning.

⚫︎新しい単語を覚える。 Translation: I learn new words. ⚫︎この文章には難しい単語が多い。 Translation: There are many difficult words in this sentence. ⚫︎単語帳を作って勉強します。 Translation: I make a vocabulary notebook and study.

• You use 単語 when talking about individual words. • It's common to use it when learning a new language or discussing vocabulary. • It can be used in various contexts, such as reading, writing, and speaking.

• The word 単語 is typically written with the kanji 単 (tan, single) and 語 (go, word/language). • The reading is たんご in hiragana. • The kanji combination is the most common way to write this word.

• 言葉 (kotoba): This also means "word," but it can also refer to a broader concept of language or speech. • 語彙 (goi): This specifically means "vocabulary."

While there isn't a direct antonym for 単語, concepts related to a lack of vocabulary could be considered opposite: • 知らない (shiranai): Not knowing (words). • 語彙不足 (goi fusoku): Lack of vocabulary.

毎日新しい単語を五つ覚えるようにしています。 ・Translation: I try to learn five new words every day. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates how to express the act of learning new vocabulary.

この本は単語が難しくて、辞書をたくさん使いました。 ・Translation: The words in this book were difficult, and I used the dictionary a lot. ・Explanation: This example explains a situation where someone found the vocabulary difficult when reading a book.

The word 単語 is a compound word: • 単 (tan) means "single" or "one." • 語 (go) means "word" or "language." Therefore, 単語 literally means "single word" or "individual word."