wago
1. Japanese language
2. wago; native Japanese words (as opposed to Chinese-derived words and other loanwords) — explanation
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Noun
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1. Japanese language
2. wago; native Japanese words (as opposed to Chinese-derived words and other loanwords) — explanation
1. Native Japanese word; Japanese origin
1. -te form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions of: native Japanese words.
1. If/when [Japanese word]…; When it is a native Japanese word…
1. Was a native Japanese word.; Was Yamato kotoba.
1. Is not a Yamato word.; It is not native Japanese.
1. Polite speech; Humble language
1. It is not a Yamato word.; It's not native Japanese.
1. Wasn't a Yamato word.; Wasn't native Japanese.
1. Wasn't Yamato kotoba.; Wasn't native Japanese.