“Words” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Words” in Japanese
言句
genku (a few) words, phrase, expression
詞
shi words, writing, lyrics; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word
御沙汰
gosata (imperial) words
お言葉
okotoba (your) words, what you say, what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
申しよう
moushiyou words, expression
語句
goku words and phrases, words
辞
ji address (e.g. opening or closing remarks), speech, words; ci (Chinese literary form); ancillary word
文句
monku complaint, grumbling, objection; phrase, words, expression
口説き文句
kudokimonku chat-up line, pick-up line, (loving) words
仰せ
oose order (from one's superior), command; what you say, (someone's) words
台詞
serifu (spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.), one's lines; comment, remark, phrase, words; stock phrase, set phrase, cliché, platitude
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