“Few words” in Japanese
Short answer
Few words in Japanese is “片言隻句” (hengensekiku). Full meaning: few words, single phrase.
Other ways to say “Few words” in Japanese
片言
katakoto prattle, broken language, halting language, baby talk, imperfect speech, smattering; brief remark, few words; one side (e.g. of an argument), ex-parte statement
カタコト
katakoto prattle, broken language, halting language, baby talk, imperfect speech, smattering; brief remark, few words; one side (e.g. of an argument), ex-parte statement
かたごと
katagoto prattle, broken language, halting language, baby talk, imperfect speech, smattering; brief remark, few words; one side (e.g. of an argument), ex-parte statement
片こと
katakoto prattle, broken language, halting language, baby talk, imperfect speech, smattering; brief remark, few words; one side (e.g. of an argument), ex-parte statement
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