JLPT N1 Advanced
陰口
Malicious gossip; talking behind someone’s back.
Readings
Other forms
陰口を言う to talk behind someone's back
陰口を叩く to talk behind someone's back, stronger nuance
Noun
Talking behind someone's back
Refers to malicious remarks or criticism directed at someone without their knowledge.
Example
人 の 陰口 を 言う の は やめましょう 。
Let's stop talking behind people's backs.
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