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とやかく言う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とやかく言う

とやかくいう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #16713
1

to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain; to raise objections (to); to meddle (in); to interfere (in)

Examples
細かいことでとやかく言うのはよそう。
Let's not quibble over trivial matters.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
7 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

rabbit
hare

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うさぎ
7 strokes
Frequency: 805
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

angle
corner
square
horn
antlers

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かど
つの
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すみ
ずみ
ふさ
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