LingakuFrequency rank: 1,134.
- single word; a few words; brief comment
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb; intransitive verb
Forms
- 一言【ひとこと】【いちげん】【いちごん】Frequency rank: 1,134.
- ひと言【ひとこと】Frequency rank: 16,682. – 16,752.
- ひとことFrequency rank: 23,174. – 23,310.
- いちげん
- いちごん
Generated definitions (experimental)
- single word
- a few words
- brief comment
This meaning refers to a word or phrase that is concise or minimal, often used in situations where brevity is important.
This meaning indicates a short phrase or a limited number of words used to convey an idea or sentiment, often emphasizing simplicity or directness.
This usage refers to a short remark or opinion, typically made in response to a question or situation, highlighting the importance of conciseness in communication.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひとこと一言をゆう言うto say a wordひとこと一言でゆう言うto put it in a wordひとこと一言こめんとコメントa brief commentひとこと一言ずつone word at a timeひとこと一言であらわす表すto express in a few wordsひとこと一言のはげまし励ましa word of encouragementさいご最後にひとこと一言a final wordひとこと一言をたのむ頼むto ask for a wordひとこと一言づつかえす返すto reply with one word eachひとこと一言のじゅうよう重要せい性the importance of a brief comment
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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1. じゅぎょう授業のおわり終わりちかく近くになると、きょうし教師がひとこと一言もきごう「しずかに静かにしなさいきごう」きごう「すわりなさい座りなさいきごう！きごう」といわない言わないにもかかわらず、しぜん自然とこどもたち子どもたちはじぶん自分のせき席にもどり戻りしずかに静かになる。
As the lesson comes to an end, even if the teacher doesn't say "be quiet" or "sit down," the children naturally return to their seats and quieten down.
If you sum up feminist counselling in a few words, I suppose it would be counselling done from a woman's standpoint.
Use a brief expression of condolence, such as: "On this sad occasion we grieve with you".
Asked about her job, she said, "My job is too complicated to sum up in a word."
Surprised at her behavior, he could not say a word.
She always writes down every word her teacher says.
I didn't say a word for fear I should annoy him.