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example sentence, sample sentence
A sentence provided as an illustration of grammar, vocabulary usage, or translation. Common in language learning and dictionaries.
例文 is a sentence provided to illustrate how a word, grammar point, or expression is used in context. It is a staple of language textbooks, dictionaries, and classroom instruction, where learners study example sentences to internalize natural usage patterns.
Common patterns
Common collocations
- 例文を作る (to create an example sentence)
- 例文を読む (to read example sentences)
- 例文が載っている (example sentences are included)
- 例文を暗記する (to memorize example sentences)