言こと葉ば少ずくな

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Meanings

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laconic; of few words; reticent

Describes a person who speaks very little, often implying a reserved or quiet nature. Can be used as a な-adjective or adverbial form.

彼かれは言こと葉ば少ずくなにうなずいた。
He nodded laconically.
言こと葉ば少ずくなな人ひとだけど、心こころは温あたたかい。
He's a man of few words, but he has a warm heart.