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[もん()·()]
monku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 文句

noun
  1. complaint; grumbling; objection
  2. phrase; words; expression

Definition and Synonyms for 文句

Complaint an expression of grievance or resentment
Synonyms: ぼやき, ぼやく, クレーム, クレーム, 不平, 不服, 不満足, 恨み, 恨む, 恨み言, 慨嘆, 文句, 苦情
Complaint a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
Synonyms: 文句

Meanings for each kanji in 文句

» sentence; literature; style; art; decoration; figures; plan; literary radical (no. 67)
» phrase; clause; sentence; passage; paragraph; counter for haiku

Categories 文句 is a member of

Cry a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
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Objection the speech act of objecting
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Sample Sentences for 文句

My boss grumbled at me about my work.
Will you please use indelible ink so the phrase won't rub out?
Father complains of having been busy since last week.
Do you have any complaints?
I get the feeling you still have an axe to grind. If you've got something to say come on out and say it.

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