物ものも言いいようで角かどが立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

harsh words cause trouble; the way you say something can offend or not

Proverb meaning that the manner of speaking can either cause friction or keep things smooth; often used to remind someone to choose words carefully.

• 物ものも言いいようで角かどが立たつから、もう少すこし柔やわらかい言いい方かたをしたほうがいいよ。

  Since harsh words make the going rough, you should phrase it a bit more gently.

• 同おなじ内ない容ようでも、物ものも言いいようで角かどが立たつということを忘わすれないで。

  Even with the same content, don't forget that the way you say it can cause offense or not.