言い直し

いいなおし

Also written 言直し

Meanings

1. Noun restating; restatement

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as いう.
• 直 straight. Read as なおす.

Example sentences

• 口数が少なければ言い直しもたやすい。
  Least said, soonest mended.

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