Translation guide
How to describe long, boring, or repetitive speech in Japanese.
To describe a talk, lecture, or story that is dull and goes on too long.
Literally 'long talk', this is the most common and neutral way to refer to a speech or story that drags on and becomes tedious.
I'm always fed up with his tedious talk.
Means 'boring talk/story'. A straightforward way to say something is tedious.
The meeting was nothing but tedious talk.
Usually means 'joke', but in some contexts can refer to rambling or tedious talk (often in the phrase 冗談を言う). However, it's not a direct equivalent and can be misleading.
Primarily means 'joke'; only use in specific contexts where the tediousness comes from pointless chatter.
His talk sounded like nothing but tedious rambling.
To describe speech that is tedious because it repeats the same points over and over, like nagging or preaching.
Describes talk that is long-winded, repetitive, and tiresome. 'くどい' means verbose or tedious.
I can't stand his tedious, repetitive talk anymore.
Means 'sermon' or 'preaching'. Used for tedious moralizing talk, often from a parent or boss.
Literally 'repeat the same story'. Describes the act of tedious repetition.
To describe talk that is tedious because it lacks substance or is just idle chatter.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'tedious talk'. Instead, combine words for 'boring' (退屈な), 'long' (長い), or 'repetitive' (くどい) with 'talk' (話).
長話 simply means a long talk, which may or may not be tedious. くどい話 explicitly means tedious, repetitive talk. Use くどい話 when the tediousness comes from repetition, and 長話 when the length itself is the problem.
また父の長い説教が始まった。
Dad's tedious lecture started again.
He always repeats the same tedious talk; it's really boring.
会議の前の雑談が長すぎて疲れた。
The tedious small talk before the meeting went on too long and tired me out.