English–Japanese

“phrasing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiiimawashi

Example

この言い回しは自然です。ko no i i mawa shi wa shi zen de su

This phrasing is natural.

Illustration for 言い回し (phrasing)

How to say “phrasing” in Japanese

“Phrasing” in Japanese is 言い回し (iimawashi).

Focuses on the particular way a thought is shaped in words, rather than on the thought alone.

Full entry for 言い回し: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 言い回し

同じ内容でも言い回しで印象が変わります。ona ji nai yō de mo i i mawa shi de in shō ga ka wa ri ma su

Even when the content is the same, the impression changes depending on the phrasing.

Tips for using 言い回し

  • In advanced conversation, saying that a sentence sounds awkward often targets its 言い回し (iimawashi), while leaving the speaker's idea unchallenged.

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