No. 3,316 in Japanese
手話
"手話" means "sign language" in English.
In a sentence
彼は手話を学び始めました。
He began learning sign language.
Here, '手話' refers to the concept of sign language as a skill or subject of study.
その映画では手話が重要な役割を果たしています。
Sign language plays an important role in that movie.
In this example, '手話' is used to denote the application or portrayal of sign language in a specific context.
手話で感謝の意を表現しました。
They expressed their gratitude through sign language.
Here, '手話' demonstrates the medium of communication used in action, specifically expressing thanks.
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