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言葉尻 【ことばじり】

  1. [n] word ending; way of ending one's words
  2. [n] slip of the tongue; verbal mistake
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
言 Say, Word ゲン, ゴン い.う, こと 2
葉 Leaf, Plane, Lobe, Needle, Blade, Spear, Counter For Flat Things, Fragment, Piece ヨウ は 3
尻 Buttocks, Hips, Butt, Rear コウ しり