言葉足らず

ことばたらず

Meanings

1. Noun, な-adjective lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as こと.
• 葉 leaf
• 足 foot. Read as たる.

Words containing 言葉足らず

• 意余って言葉足らず (いあまってことばたらず) unable to find adequate words (e.g. to express feelings)

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