prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
(arch.) word; waka (classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka)
single word; a few words; brief comment
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
the spoken words of the emperor or a noble
declaration; proclamation; mention
verbal message; word (from someone); rumour; rumor
words used when miserable or anxious; words used to decline or refuse something; words used when making an appeal
plain speech; direct speech
snide remark; sarcasm; indirect expression; roundabout saying