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[()··かた()]
iikata
noun

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[いい()·かた()]
iikata

English Meaning(s) for 言い方

noun
  1. way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

Definition and Synonyms for 言い方

Linguistic Communication a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
Synonyms: ラング, ランゲージ, 口先, 口気, 口説, 国語, 物言い, 物言う, 用語, , , 言いよう, 言い方, 言葉, 言の葉, 言葉遣い, 言詞, 言語, 言辞, ,
Delivery your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
Synonyms: 口ぶり, 口前, 弁口, 弁舌, 物言い, 物言う, 舌端, 舌頭, 言いぶり, 言いよう, 言い方, 話し方, 話法
Choice Of Words the manner in which something is expressed in words
Synonyms: ディクション, ワーディング, 口回し, 口気, 措辞, 物言い, 物言う, 言いよう, 言い回し, 言い回す, 言い方, 言葉, 言葉付き, 言葉遣い, 言辞, 語法,

Meanings for each kanji in 言い方

» say
» direction; person; alternative

Categories 言い方 is a member of

Communication something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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Expressive Style a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
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Formulation the style of expressing yourself
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Sample Sentences for 言い方

Quit talking like you've got something stuck in your mouth and say what you mean.
Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
Don't put it that way.
Can it be phrased in another way?
Her manner of speaking gets on my nerves.

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