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語呂

ごろ

N1sound of words · verbal rhythm

Examples

短くて語呂の良い名前を商品につけた。

数字の語呂合わせで記念日を覚えた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 語呂, read ごろ, refers to the sound, rhythm, or verbal fit of a sequence of words.
  • Basic usage: A pleasing name has 語呂が良い, while 語呂合わせ uses sound-based wordplay to remember numbers.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Word sound and sound-based wordplay
    • It refers to the pleasing sound or rhythm of a name and, in a compound expression, to wordplay based on the sounds of numbers.

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