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[こと()·()·じり()]
kotobajiri
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[こと()·()··]
kotobajiri
[こと()·()·じり()]
kotobajiri

Root Words:

[こと()·() + しり()]
kotoba + shiri

English Meaning(s) for 言葉尻

noun
  1. word ending; way of ending one's words
  2. slip of the tongue; verbal mistake

Meanings for each kanji in 言葉尻

» say
» leaf; plane; lobe; needle; blade; spear; counter for flat things; fragment; piece
» buttocks; hips; butt; rear

Stroke Order Diagrams for 言葉尻

Sample Sentences for 言葉尻

Quick to pounce on what people say and pick on them.

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