“Fighting words” in Japanese
Short answer
Fighting words in Japanese is “売り言葉” (urikotoba). Full meaning: fighting words, inflammatory words, provocative remark.
Other ways to say “Fighting words” in Japanese
売りコトバ
urikotoba fighting words, inflammatory words, provocative remark
売りことば
urikotoba fighting words, inflammatory words, provocative remark
売言葉
urikotoba fighting words, inflammatory words, provocative remark
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