言い回し (iimawashi) Japanese meaning: expression | KotomoraHis way of speaking is very polite.
This expression is often used in everyday conversation.
Usage patterns
独特の言い回しa distinctive turn of phrase
He always uses a distinctive turn of phrase.
言い回しを使うto use a certain expression/wording
That turn of phrase is often used in business settings.
言い回しを変えるto change the wording (of a sentence)
I changed the wording to avoid misunderstanding.
気になる言い回しa phrase that catches one's attention (often for sounding odd)
There was a phrase in his email that caught my attention.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
