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vocabulary, lexicon
The total stock of words known by a person or used in a particular language, field, or context. Also refers to the range of words available to someone.
語彙を増やしたい。
I want to increase my vocabulary.
彼は語彙が豊富で、表現力がある。
He has a rich vocabulary and is expressive.
毎日読書をすることで語彙力が身につく。
Reading every day helps you build vocabulary skills.
USAGE:
語彙 is commonly used in educational and linguistic contexts. It often appears in discussions about language learning, reading ability, and communication skills. The compound 語彙力 (vocabulary ability) is extremely common in Japanese.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 語彙を増やす: to increase one's vocabulary
- 語彙が豊富: to have a rich vocabulary
- 語彙力: vocabulary power/ability
- 語彙が少ない: to have a limited vocabulary
- 基本語彙: basic vocabulary
- 専門語彙: specialized vocabulary