Japanese

もんく
Meaning: phrase; complaint
Part of Speech: Noun

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文
句

Example sentences

He is always complaining about his job.
弟は、お腹が空いただの喉が渇いただのと文句ばかり言っている
My younger brother is doing nothing but complaining, saying things like he's hungry or thirsty.
いちいち文句を言わないでください。
Please don't complain about every single thing.
彼にいくら文句を言っても、まともに取り合ってくれない。
No matter how much I complain to him, he won't take me seriously at all.
文句をいいながらも、彼は最後まで手伝ってくれた。
Even while complaining, he helped me until the end.
彼は始終文句を言っている
He is always complaining.
文句ばっかし言ってないで、少しは手伝ってよ。
Don't just keep complaining, help me out a bit.
芸能人の結婚に文句を言うのは単なる法界悋気だ
Complaining about a celebrity's marriage is just jealousy over something that has nothing to do with you.

Usage Notes

Refers to a string of words or an expression of dissatisfaction.

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