言こと葉ばを交かわす

expression, godan verb (-su)

exchange words; have a conversation

Used for mutual verbal exchange, often implying a brief or casual conversation. Similar to 言葉を交える.

See also: 言葉を交える

• 隣となりの人ひとと一いち言げんも言こと葉ばを交かわさなかった。

  I didn't exchange a single word with my neighbor.

• 会かい議ぎの前まえに少すこし言こと葉ばを交かわした。

  We exchanged a few words before the meeting.