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JLPT N3 Intermediate

一言

A single word or a brief comment.

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ひと言 common alternative spelling
Noun

A Few Words" / "A Brief Comment

Refers to a brief remark, a short comment, or a single statement.

Example

彼 と は 一言二言 しか 話し た こと が ない 。

I've only ever exchanged a word or two with him.

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一言
ひとこと
A single word or a brief comment.
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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