語 法(ごほう)

ごほう

noun

diction; phrasing; usage

1. diction; phrasing; word usage

The way words and expressions are used in a language, including grammatical patterns and idiomatic usage. Often used in discussions of language study, writing style, and grammar.

英語(えいご)の語法(ごほう)を学(まな)ぶ。

To study English usage.

この語法(ごほう)は日本語(にほんご)に特有(とくゆう)のものだ。

This usage is unique to Japanese.

辞書(じしょ)には語法(ごほう)に関(かん)する詳(くわ)しい説明(せつめい)が載(の)っている。

The dictionary contains detailed explanations of word usage.

語(ご) means 'word' or 'language,' and 法(ほう) means 'method' or 'rule.' 語法(ごほう) refers to the conventions of how words are used, including grammatical rules, idiomatic patterns, and stylistic choices. It is a common term in language education and linguistics.

Common collocations

語法(ごほう)を学(まな)ぶ (to study usage/diction)
語法(ごほう)に注意(ちゅうい)する (to pay attention to usage)
正(ただ)しい語法(ごほう) (correct usage)
語法(ごほう)辞典(じてん) (usage dictionary)

Similar words

文法(ぶんぽう) — grammar (the systematic rules of a language; broader and more structural)
用法(ようほう) — usage (how a specific word or item is used; more practical and concrete)
言(い)い回(まわ)し — way of saying, expression (focuses on specific phrases or turns of expression)

Related Words

Compare: 文法(ぶんぽう) (grammar (the systematic rules…)

Compare: 用法(ようほう) (usage (how a specific word or item is…)

Compare: 言(い)い回(まわ)し (way of saying, expression)

Related: 話法(わほう) (narration style)

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Added 2026.4.1 7:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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