General term for a short group of words or a set expression, similar to English 'phrase'.
This phrase is often used.
In music, a short musical passage or unit, often corresponding to what can be sung in one breath.
See also: 楽句
The opening phrase of this piece is striking.
I memorized a few frequently used phrases.
He quoted a famous movie phrase in his speech.
This song repeats the same musical phrase many times.
He says that phrase like a verbal tic.