“Prattle” in Japanese
Short answer
Prattle in Japanese is “片言” (katakoto). Full meaning: prattle, broken language, halting language, baby talk, imperfect speech, smattering; brief remark, few words; one side (e.g. of an argument), ex-parte statement.
Other ways to say “Prattle” in Japanese
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
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
ぺちゃくちゃ
pechakucha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
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
わちゃわちゃ
wachawacha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
ペチャクチャ
pechakucha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
べちゃくちゃ
bechakucha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
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