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What does 片言 (かたこと, katakoto) mean?

片言 (かたこと, katakoto) means broken language, halting speech.

Quick facts
Readingかたこと
Romajikatakoto
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
かたこと
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkatakoto

broken language, halting speech

Example sentences

  • The child began speaking in baby talk.

  • I greeted them in broken Japanese.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.