Vocab Info
A5 Noun
言い草remarks, comments, way of talking, speaking style, excuse, topic (of conversation)
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
remarks, comments
Noun
2.
way of talking, speaking style
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3.
excuse
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4.
topic (of conversation)
All Forms
言い草 【いいぐさ】、言いぐさ 【いいぐさ】、言い種 【いいぐさ】、言草 【いいぐさ】、言種 【いいぐさ】
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片方でなく両方の言い草を聞くことが大切だ。
It is important to listen to the remarks of both sides, not just one.
その一流野球選手は世間の言い草になっています。
That top baseball player has become the topic of conversation among people.
父:「ばか?親に向かって何という言い草だ!反省しなさい!」
Father: "Idiot? What kind of remark is that towards your parent! Reflect on your actions!"
恩師:「別に求めてなかったって?恩人に対する言い草じゃないぞ!」
Mentor: "You didn't expect anything in return? That's not the kind of comment you make to a benefactor!"
片方の言い草だけ聞いていたら、もう片方が不利になって可哀想です。
If you only listen to one side's remarks, it puts the other side at a disadvantage, which is unfortunate.
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