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名文句 (meimonku) Japanese meaning: witty remark | Kotomora
じ 字 Furigana
Kanji 名 name, noted, distinguished 文 sentence, literature, style 句 phrase, clause, sentence Related words 名めい 言げん 名言 is a more common word for a famous or wise saying, while 名文句 emphasizes the cleverness or aptness of the phrasing itself.
警けい 句く 警句 is closer to 'epigram' or 'aphorism' with a sharper, more critical edge, whereas 名文句 can be lighter and more about wit.
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His speech contained several witty remarks.
This book is a collection of well-worded sayings about life.
Etymology Compound of 名 (めい, 'famous' or 'excellent') and 文句 (もんく, 'phrase' or 'wording'). The combination straightforwardly means 'excellent phrase'.