noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
manner of speaking; way of talking; lip service
Refers to the style or manner of one's speech, often with a nuance of superficial or insincere talk. Can imply mere words without substance. Rare in modern conversation; mostly found in literary or formal contexts.
His way of speaking is skillful, but I don't feel any sincerity.
He is nothing more than a smooth talker.
Compound of 口 (mouth, speech) and 舌 (tongue), literally 'mouth and tongue', used metaphorically for speech or manner of speaking. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a classical Chinese borrowing.