語彙力

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Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 2

Grade: S
りょく
Grade: 1
on'yomi

Etymology

From 語彙(ごい) (goi, vocabulary) + (りょく) (ryoku, strength).

Pronunciation

Noun

()()(りょく) (goiryoku

  1. strength (extent, size) of one's vocabulary; the ability of having a large vocabulary
    ()()(りょく)()りない
    goiryoku ga tarinai
    not having a strong enough vocabulary; having a weak vocabulary
    ()()(りょく)(うしな)
    goiryoku o ushinau
    to be at a loss for words (due to amazement, etc.)
    (literally, “to lose one's vocabulary strength”)