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[こ(小)·ごと(言)]
kogoto
noun

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[こ(叱)·ごと(言)]
kogoto
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English Meaning(s) for 小言

noun
  1. scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture
  2. complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
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Definition and Synonyms for 小言

Reproval an act or expression of criticism and censure
Synonyms: 叱責, 小言, 懲戒, 譴責
Scolding rebuking a person harshly
Synonyms: 叱責, 小言

Meanings for each kanji in 小言

» little; small
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Categories 小言 is a member of

Criticism disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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Reproval an act or expression of criticism and censure
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 小言

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Sample Sentences for 小言

Don't pick at me.
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I'm tired of her complaints.
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I give a good scolding.
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The scolding I gave to the other children doesn't apply to you.
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I'm tired of her complaints.
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