noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
Refers to saying negative things about someone when they are not present. Often used in phrases like 陰口を言う or 陰口を叩く.
彼女はよく人の陰口を言う。
She often speaks ill of others behind their backs.
Stop backbiting.