delirious talk; ravings
Refers to incoherent speech produced during fever, illness, or delirium. Often used in medical or dramatic contexts.
He is talking deliriously from the high fever.
She repeated someone's name in her delirium.
Figurative extension: speech or writing that is absurd, meaningless, or wildly illogical, as if spoken in delirium.
That's nonsense. No one will believe it.
His explanation was complete rubbish.
うわ言 is delirious muttering caused by fever or illness, whereas 寝言 is ordinary talking during normal sleep.
Common kanji-kana mixed spelling. The word is usually written in kana, but this form is widely recognized.
Kana spelling is the most common and recommended for learners.
Rare kanji form using 譫 (delirium). Not commonly used.
Rare kanji form using 囈 (talk in sleep). Marked as rarely used.
Rare kanji form using 囈 (talk in sleep). Marked as rarely used.
Compound of うわ (on the surface, light, or possibly from 上) and 言 (こと, word/speech). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to speech that floats up unconsciously.