“Byword” in Japanese
Short answer
Byword in Japanese is “二言目” (futakotome). Full meaning: favorite phrase, favourite phrase, byword, something one always talks about.
Other ways to say “Byword” in Japanese
通り言葉
toorikotoba common word, common phrase, everyday expression, byword; jargon, lingo, argot, cant
通り詞
toorikotoba common word, common phrase, everyday expression, byword; jargon, lingo, argot, cant
代名詞
daimeishi pronoun; synonym, classic example, pattern, byword, representative
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