Lexical entry

アクサン

akusan

An accent or diacritical mark (acute, grave, circumflex) used in the French language, or syllabic stress.

Expressions & DiscoursePure GairaigoSource: French

Meaning

Refers specifically to French diacritical marks such as the accent aigu, grave, or circonflexe. It also denotes the stress or emphasis placed on a syllable in speech.

French diacritical mark
syllabic stress

Examples

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アクセント

A prominent sound, mark, or stylistic highlight, especially in language or music.

アクサンテギュ

A diacritical mark (´) used in French and other languages.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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Active language: English