This is the 3316th most frequent Japanese word.
手話
"手話" means "sign language" in English.
Here, '手話' refers to the concept of sign language as a skill or subject of study.
彼は手話を学び始めました。
He began learning sign language.
In this example, '手話' is used to denote the application or portrayal of sign language in a specific context.
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.
Here, '手話' demonstrates the medium of communication used in action, specifically expressing thanks.