言

Readings

Kana: げん、こと

Romaji: gen, koto

Definition

noun

1

word; remark; statement

Kanji

言

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?

無言(むごん)は承諾(しょうだく)。

➥Who is silent is held to consent.

よく言(い)うよ。

➥Don't make me laugh.

言(い)わぬが花(はな)。

➥Speech is silver, silence is gold.

言(い)っただろ！

➥I told you before!

合言葉(あいことば)を言(い)う。

➥Give the password.