一言 (Hitokoto) is a Japanese noun meaning “single word, a few words, brief comment”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbsingle word; a few words; brief comment
Examples
一言言いたい。
Let me say.
一言忠告をします。
I'll give you a piece of advice.
彼はいつも一言多い。
He always says one word too many.
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