くげん
Kugen
苦言 (Kugen) is a Japanese noun meaning “candid advice, frank advice, honest opinion, exhortation”.
Meanings
- nouncandid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
Examples
一言苦言を呈したい。
Let me give you a piece of advice.
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