言

Common noun

one's say; one's point

Expressions; As とは言い条

although; though

mime; dumb show; silent drama; pantomime

declaration; proclamation; mention

(written) declaration

foolish talk; nonsense; gibberish

attorney; lawyer

kakekotoba; pivot word; play on words (esp. in poetry); pun

reticence; taciturnity

Jocular, humorous term; Pun on 名言

meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying; silly saying; nonsensical proverb

opening declaration; profession; declaration in public; proclamation

tongues (i.e. utterances or "languages" spoken during instances of glossolalia)

noh farce; noh interlude

foreword; preface; introduction

summary; contraction; verbal agreement

record of a person's words and deeds

verbal expression

Grammar

indeclinable nominal (in Japanese)

the press; journalism; fourth estate

insult

kyogen performer

low-ranked house playwright (of kabuki)

foreword; preface; prefatory note

foreword to a collection of poems; preface; explanatory notes; captions

flirtation; seductive talk; erotic talk

Formal or literary term

grudge; complaint; reproach