警句(けいく)

けいく
noun
epigram; aphorism; witty remark
formallanguage
1. epigram; aphorism; witty remark
A concise, clever, and insightful statement. Often a pithy saying that conveys a truth or observation in a memorable way.
彼(かれ)は警句(けいく)を吐(は)くのが上手(うま)い。
He's good at coming out with witty remarks.
その本(ほん)には有名(ゆうめい)な警句(けいく)がたくさん載(の)っている。
That book contains many famous aphorisms.
「時(とき)は金(かね)なり」という警句(けいく)は今(いま)でも多(おお)くの人(ひと)に引用(いんよう)されている。
The aphorism 'time is money' is still quoted by many people today.

Composed of 警(けい) (alert, warn) + 句(く) (phrase, sentence). Literally a phrase that alerts or awakens the mind. Refers to concise, memorable statements that convey wisdom or sharp observation.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 格言(かくげん): maxim, proverb — a well-known principle or rule of conduct, often older and more established
  • 名言(めいげん): famous saying — a memorable quote, usually attributed to a specific person
  • 箴言(しんげん): admonition, proverb — a moral saying with a cautionary tone; more literary
  • 金言(きんげん): golden words — valuable advice or a precious saying

Related Words

Compare: 格言(かくげん) (maxim, proverb)
Compare: 名言(めいげん) (famous saying)
Compare: 金言(きんげん) (golden words)
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