🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ジェスチャー言語

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jesuchā gengo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gestural Language/ˈdʒɛstʃərəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"ジェスチャー言語は多くの文化で重要な役割を果たします。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A form of communication that uses bodily movements, gestures, and facial expressions to convey meaning.

    "In many cultures, gestural language plays a crucial role in everyday communication."
  2. 2

    A system of communication that relies on visual signs and gestures, often used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    "Sign language is a well-known example of a gestural language."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'gestural' derives from the Latin 'gestura', meaning 'gesture', which evolved through Old French before entering English. The concept has shifted from merely describing physical movements to encompassing a broader range of communicative gestures used in various languages.

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