多言語（たげんご、tagengo）
- multilingual

The Japanese word 多言語 (たげんご - tagengo) means "multilingual" or "multiple languages." It refers to the use or presence of more than one language. It can describe a person, a place, a program, or a concept. The core idea is the existence or application of several languages. It can also describe any subject related to 多言語, such as education, communication, and resources.

⚫︎多言語話者 Translation: Multilingual speaker ⚫︎多言語教育 Translation: Multilingual education ⚫︎多言語対応 Translation: Multilingual support

This word is used to describe various contexts involving multiple languages. ⚫︎When talking about someone who speaks several languages, you might use 多言語話者 (multilingual speaker). ⚫︎When discussing programs or services available in multiple languages, you could use 多言語対応 (multilingual support). ⚫︎When referring to educational programs focusing on the use of multiple languages, you would say 多言語教育 (multilingual education). It is also applicable in a wide variety of other scenarios related to 多言語 environments.

The word 多言語 is typically written with: ⚫︎ Kanji: 多言語 ⚫︎ Hiragana: たげんご (used when the kanji is not known or for pedagogical purposes). There are no significant variations in the okurigana. The word itself doesn't typically undergo conjugation.

There aren't many direct single-word synonyms in Japanese, but you could use phrases to convey a similar meaning: ⚫︎複言語 (ふくげんご - fukugengo): This is also a less common way of saying "multilingual."

⚫︎単一言語 (たんいげんご - tan'ichigengo): Monolingual (literally "single language").

この学校は多言語教育に力を入れています。 ・Translation: This school puts a lot of effort into multilingual education. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a school that focuses on teaching and using multiple languages.

そのウェブサイトは多言語に対応しています。 ・Translation: That website supports multiple languages. ・Explanation: This sentence indicates that the website is available in several languages for users.

The word 多言語 is a compound word: ⚫︎多 (た - ta): meaning "many" or "multiple." ⚫︎言語 (げんご - gengo): meaning "language." Therefore, 多言語 literally means "many languages" or "multiple languages."