言
げん
Also written こと
Meanings
- Noun word; remark; statement
Kanji
- 言 word. Read as ゲン.
Example sentences
- お詫びに二言三言、言わせてください。
I'd like to say a few words by way of apology. - 彼の言に従って行動するのは利口ではない。
It is not wise to go by his word. - 彼は口ごもりながら二言三言しゃべった。
He stammered out a few words. - 神光あれと言給ひければ光ありき。
And God said: Let there be light. And there was light.
Common phrases
- 言を左右にする (げんをさゆうにする) to equivocate
Words containing 言
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