口くち言こと葉ば

noun

spoken language; spoken words

Refers to language as it is spoken, as opposed to written language. Often contrasted with 書き言葉 (written language).

See also: 口頭語

• 口くち言こと葉ばと書かき言こと葉ばは違ちがう。

  Spoken language and written language are different.

• 彼かれの口くち言こと葉ばはとても丁てい寧ねいだ。

  His spoken words are very polite.

noun

language

A broader, somewhat rare use referring to language in general, often in contrast to non-verbal communication. More commonly expressed as 言語.

• 口くち言こと葉ばは人にん間げんだけのものではない。

  Language is not unique to humans.