“Colloquial expression” in Japanese
Short answer
Colloquial expression in Japanese is “話し言葉” (hanashikotoba). Full meaning: spoken language, colloquial expression.
Other ways to say “Colloquial expression” in Japanese
俗話
zokuwa small talk, gossip; spoken language, colloquial expression
話言葉
hanashikotoba spoken language, colloquial expression
話しことば
hanashikotoba spoken language, colloquial expression
はなしことば
hanashikotoba spoken language, colloquial expression
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