通り言葉

とおりことば

Meanings

1. Noun common word; common phrase; everyday expression; byword
2. jargon; lingo; argot; cant

Kanji

• 通 pass through. Read as とおり.
• 言 say. Read as こと.
• 葉 leaf. Read as は.

Example sentences

• それが盗賊の通り言葉です。
  That's thieves' cant.

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