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言い回し[いいまわし] (iimawashi)

expression

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Meaning

言い回し (いいまわし, iimawashi) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “expression”.

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Example sentences 10

彼かれの上手うまい言い回いいまわしに感心かんしんした

I was impressed by his skillful wording.

着想はよいが言い回しがまずい.

The idea is good, but it is not very aptly expressed.

寿司屋では独特の言い回しがある。

There are special phrasings in a sushi restaurant.

彼は迂遠な言い回しをする癖がある.

He is in the habit of talking in a roundabout manner.

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