synonym Comparative
外国語
VS
語学
Differences Between "外国語" and "語学"
Option A
外国語
Meaning
foreign language
Reading
がいこくご (gaikokugo)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私は日本語の外国語を勉強しています。
I am studying the Japanese foreign language.
Option B
語学
Meaning
language study; linguistics
Reading
ごがく (gogaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は語学の才能があります。
She has a talent for language study.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(foreign language)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 外国語: Refers to any language that is not one's native language. Can be used generally or to specify a particular foreign language.
- 語学: Refers to the study of languages. Commonly used in contexts like 語学学校 (language school) or 語学学習 (language learning).
- 外国語: Refers to any language that is not one's native language. Can be used generally or to specify a particular foreign language.
- 語学: Refers to the study of languages. Commonly used in contexts like 語学学校 (language school) or 語学学習 (language learning).
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