also: にげん
double-dealing; going back on one's word
Refers to saying different things at different times, breaking a promise, or being two-faced. Often used in negative contexts or set phrases like 二言はない (I won't go back on my word).
repeating oneself; saying the same thing twice
Used when someone says something again unnecessarily. Often appears in the set phrase 二言と繰り返さない (not to repeat oneself).
Don't repeat yourself.
He can't be trusted because he goes back on his word.
Once I decide, I won't go back on my word.
Standard kanji form; the reading にごん is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard in modern usage.
Compound of 二 (two) and 言 (word/speech), literally meaning 'two words'. The meaning of inconsistency or repetition derives from the idea of having two different statements.