Japanese Word · Intermediate
外交辞令
diplomatic turn of phrase
Pronunciation: [ɡa̠iko̞ːʑiɾe̞ː]
Meaning
diplomatic turn of phrase; diplomatic language; tactful way of expressing something
Example
外交辞令にすぎない
it's no more than diplomatic language
Practice tips
- Practice 外交辞令 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.