English–Japanese
“few words” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihitokoto
Example
何か一言お願いします。nani ka hito koto o nega i shi ma su
Please say a few words.
How to say “few words” in Japanese
“Few words” in Japanese is 一言 (hitokoto).
Covers a small, bounded piece of speech used as a brief remark or response.
Example sentences with 一言
彼はその質問に一言で答えました。kare wa so no shitsu mon ni hito koto de kota e ma shi ta
He answered the question in a few words.
Tips for using 一言
- In Japanese requests, 一言 (hitokoto) can invite a short comment, so it often corresponds to the English phrase "a few words" rather than exactly one word.