“A few words” in Japanese
Short answer
A few words in Japanese is “一言” (ichigon). Full meaning: single word, a few words, brief comment.
Other ways to say “A few words” in Japanese
隻句
sekku a few words
二言三言
futakotomikoto a few words
片言隻語
hengensekigo (not even) a few words
ヒトコト
hitokoto single word, a few words, brief comment
ひとこと
hitokoto single word, a few words, brief comment
お言葉
okotoba (your) words, what you say, what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
一語
hitokoto single word, a few words, brief comment
一と言
hitokoto single word, a few words, brief comment
ひと言
hitokoto single word, a few words, brief comment
いちごん
ichigon single word, a few words, brief comment
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