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言い方
iikata
Description
「言い方」は、どうやって言うか、その方法や表現のことです。
"言い方" means the way or method of saying something, including the expressions used.
同じことでも、言い方によって相手の気持ちが変わることがあります。
Even for the same thing, the listener's feelings can change depending on the "言い方".
Meanings
言い方iikata
way of saying something; manner of speaking
その言い方はちょっと失礼だよ。
That way of speaking is a bit rude.
言い方iikata
expression; phrasing; wording
もっといい言い方はないかな。
Isn't there a better way to say it?
Related words
Notes
- Word formation
言い (masu-stem of 言う, to say) + 方 (kata, way/manner of doing).
- Nuance
often used in comments on tone or wording, e.g. その言い方 to criticize how someone spoke.
In videos
“理由のいかんに関わらず、これよく使う言い方です。”
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