Definition and meaning of 言葉尻を捉える - [ことばしりをとらえる] in Japanese
[ことばしりをとらえる]言葉尻を捉える
kotobashiri wo toraeru
N4
1.catch someone on their words.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
彼はいつも言葉尻を捉えて、議論を始める。
He always pounces on people's words and starts arguments.言葉尻を捉えることは、コミュニケーションを損なう。
Pouncing on someone's words can damage communication. More examples
ことじり言葉尻
kotojiri
N4
1.the way words are concluded.
Noun
彼の話し方はいつも言葉尻が上がる。
His way of speaking always ends with a flourish.話の言葉尻を気にする必要はないよ。
There's no need to worry about the way a conversation ends. More examples
2.verbal slip or mistake in speech.
Noun
彼はよく言葉尻を言う。
He often makes slips of the tongue.話すときに言葉尻が出た。
A slip of the tongue came out when he was speaking. More examples
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