泣き言

なきごと

Meanings

1. Noun complaint

Kanji

• 泣 cry. Read as なく.
• 言 say. Read as こと.

Example sentences

• 人は泣きつつ生まれ、泣き言を言いつつ暮らし、失望落胆して死ぬ。
  We are born crying, spend our lives complaining, and die disappointed.
• 泣き言なんか、もう聞きたくないわ。
  I don't want to listen to your whining anymore.
• 泣き言を僕のせいにしないで！
  Don't blame me for your tears!

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