言こと葉ば数かず

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Meanings

1

number of words; word count

Refers to the quantity of words used, often in the context of being talkative or concise.

彼かれは言こと葉ば数かずが少すくない。
He is a man of few words.
言こと葉ば数かずが多おおい説せつ明めいだった。
It was a wordy explanation.

2

vocality; talkativeness

Emphasizes the degree of verbal expression or loquacity, often used in set phrases like 言葉数が少ない/多い.

彼かの女じょは言こと葉ば数かずが多おおくて、いつもにぎやかだ。
She is very talkative and always lively.