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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.
英語の語法を学ぶ。
To study English usage.
この語法は日本語に特有のものだ。
This usage is unique to Japanese.
辞書には語法に関する詳しい説明が載っている。
The dictionary contains detailed explanations of word usage.
語 means 'word' or 'language,' and 法 means 'method' or 'rule.' 語法 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:
- 語法を学ぶ (to study usage/diction)
- 語法に注意する (to pay attention to usage)
- 正しい語法 (correct usage)
- 語法辞典 (usage dictionary)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 文法 — grammar (the systematic rules of a language; broader and more structural)
- 用法 — usage (how a specific word or item is used; more practical and concrete)
- 言い回し — way of saying, expression (focuses on specific phrases or turns of expression)