1.
repetitive complaints; nagging; grumbling repeatedly
The same complaints or grievances expressed over and over again. Often tiresome or annoying to listeners.
また同じ繰り言か。
The same old complaints again, huh?
繰り言を言っても何も変わらない。
Complaining repeatedly won't change anything.
祖母はいつも昔の繰り言ばかりだ。
My grandmother is always repeating the same old stories/complaints about the past.
WORD FORMATION:
繰り (repeating, from 繰り返す) + 言 (words)
Literally: "repeated words"
USAGE:
繰り言 implies the complaints are tedious because they've been heard many times before. Often used with a tone of exasperation.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 繰り言を言う - to complain repeatedly
- 繰り言ばかり - nothing but repetitive complaints
- 同じ繰り言 - the same old complaints
RELATED 〜言 WORDS:
- 愚痴 - complaints, grumbling (general)
- 泣き言 - whining, complaining
- 寝言 - sleep-talking; nonsense
REGISTER:
Casual to neutral. Often used with mild exasperation.