Japanese Word · Intermediate
一字一句
every single word and phrase
Pronunciation: [it͡ɕiʑi ik̚kɯ̟]
Meaning
every single word and phrase
Example
これはささやかな短篇ではあるが、その一字一句が長い時間をかけて丹念に蒐集されて、磨きがかけられてゐる。
This is a tiny collection of short stories. However, over a long period of time, every single word and phrase of it has been painstakingly collected and refined.
Practice tips
- Practice 一字一句 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.