🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

段落

Pronunciation / Transliteration: danraku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Paragraph/ˈpær.ə.ɡræf/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この記事は複数の段落に分かれています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line or indentation.

    "The essay was divided into several paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect of the topic."
  2. 2

    A brief statement or summary of a larger text.

    "The article included a paragraph summarizing the main findings of the research."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'paragraph' originates from the Greek word 'paragraphos', meaning 'to write beside'. It evolved through Latin and Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting the structure of writing that separates distinct ideas.

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