言

as if it weren't already enough

chief councillor of state; chief councilor of state

large-grained variety of adzuki bean

will; testament

Word of God; God's Word; sword of the Spirit

Logos (i.e. the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ)

Idiomatic expression

to ask for too much; to expect too much

problematic statement; controversial remark

saying too much

strictly speaking

insisting

to talk in one's sleep

imperial decree; imperial edict

Idiomatic expression

to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything

to find fault with other people rather than oneself; (for the pot) to call the kettle black

three words

lovers' talk; whispered intimacies

careless remark

Linguistics

pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature

preface; introduction

saying in other words; putting (something) another way

big talk; braggadocio

the reason is that ...; because

favorite phrase; favourite phrase; byword; something one always talks about

speaker

Noun or verb acting prenominally

what is called; what they call; so-called

the spoken words of the emperor or a noble