How to say "lexical" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 語彙的ごいてきna-adjectiveCovers the linguistics sense of 'lexical', relating to the vocabulary or words of a language. Used in academic writing and linguistics texts; relatively uncommon outside technical discussion.
- na-adjective, nounAlso renders 'lexical' as a loanword, typically in the same technical linguistics contexts. It is likewise uncommon, and many writers prefer 語彙的 in formal Japanese prose.
Both 語彙的 and 「レキシカル」 translate the technical, linguistics sense of 'lexical'; 語彙的 is the native Sino-Japanese term, while 「レキシカル」 is the loanword alternative, and neither is common.
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