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“To speak sharply” in Japanese

Short answer
啖呵を切る tankawokiru tankawokiru

To speak sharply in Japanese is “啖呵を切る” (tankawokiru). Full meaning: to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument).

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