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一言

ひと言

Readings

Kana: ひとこと、いちげん、いちごん
Romaji: hitokoto, ichigen, ichigon
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Definition

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single word; a few words; brief comment

Kanji

Readings: イチ、 イツ、 ひと-、 ひと.つ
Meanings: one, one radical (no.1)
Readings: ゲン、 ゴン、 い.う、 こと
Meanings: say, word

Example Sentences

一言居士(いちげんこじ)
➥You have something to say about everything, don't you?
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一言(ひとこと)忠告(ちゅうこく)をします。
➥I'll give you a piece of advice.
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(かれ)はいつも一言(ひとこと)(おお)い。
➥He always says one word too many.
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一言(ひとこと)()いたい。
➥Let me say.
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一言(ひとこと)苦言(くげん)(てい)したい。
➥Let me give you a piece of advice.
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ひとこと(おお)いんだよ。
➥That last comment was pushing it.
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