way of saying; wording; phrasing; expression
Refers to how something is expressed verbally, including word choice, tone, and style. Often used when commenting on the appropriateness or nuance of someone's wording.
I think that way of saying it is a bit rude.
もっと優しい言い方に変えたほうがいいよ。
You should change it to a gentler way of putting it.
You should change to a gentler way of putting it.
He always speaks so bluntly that people often misunderstand him.
You should be careful with your wording when talking to your boss.
To put it another way, he's just too honest.