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phrasing, way of saying, expression, wording
The particular way something is expressed in words. Refers to the choice of words and sentence structure used to convey a meaning, often with attention to nuance, politeness, or style.
もう少し丁寧な言い回しにしよう。
Let's use a more polite phrasing.
日本語には独特の言い回しが多い。
Japanese has many unique expressions.
その言い回しだと誤解を招くかもしれないから、別の表現に変えたほうがいい。
That phrasing might cause a misunderstanding, so it would be better to change to a different expression.
USAGE:
言い回し focuses on how something is said rather than what is said. It is similar to 表現 (expression) but more specifically about the wording and phrasing choices. Often discussed in the context of politeness levels, avoiding offense, or improving writing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 丁寧な言い回し: polite phrasing
- 独特の言い回し: unique expression
- 回りくどい言い回し: roundabout expression
- 言い回しを変える: to change the wording
- ビジネスの言い回し: business expressions