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set phrase; idiomatic expression; proverb; saying
A fixed expression or phrase whose meaning is established by convention, including idioms, proverbs, and set collocations. The form is fixed and cannot be freely altered.
A linguistic term for expressions whose form is conventionally fixed. Covers idioms, proverbs, and other set phrases. The word is used in language study, dictionaries, and discussions about language.
Common collocations
- 成句を使う: to use a set phrase
- 成句を覚える: to learn set phrases
- 慣用成句: idiomatic set phrase
- 英語の成句: English idioms
Similar words
- 慣用句: idiom — specifically an idiomatic expression whose meaning differs from the literal words
- 諺: proverb — a traditional saying conveying wisdom or a lesson
- 四字熟語: four-character compound — a specific type of fixed expression using exactly four kanji
- 決まり文句: stock phrase / set expression — a routine phrase used in specific social situations
Usage
成句 is a broader category that encompasses 慣用句, 諺, and other types of fixed expressions. In dictionaries, entries labeled 成句 indicate that the expression is a fixed combination.