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What does 略語 (りゃくご, ryakugo) mean?

略語 (りゃくご, ryakugo) means abbreviation.

Quick facts
Readingりゃくご
Romajiryakugo
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
りゃくご
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonryakugo

abbreviation

  1. 1noun abbreviation; acronym

Example sentences

  • "Sumaho" has become an established abbreviation.

  • Abbreviations of technical terms are difficult for beginners.

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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.