also: ごんく
noun
Rare term referring to a few words, a phrase, or an expression. Not commonly used in modern Japanese; more typical words include 言葉, 表現, or フレーズ.
古い文献に「言句」という表現が見られる。
The expression 言句 can be found in old documents.
彼は短い言句で感謝を述べた。
He expressed his gratitude in a few words.
Compound of 言 (gen, 'word') and 句 (ku, 'phrase'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a rare Sino-Japanese term.