WORD DETAIL
文句
もんく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
文句(もんく) is a noun for a complaint or for a short piece of wording. - Basic usage:
文句を言われるconcerns a customer's complaint;広告の文句を考えるconcerns drafting an advertising phrase.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Complaint and written wording
- A dissatisfied customer selects complaint, while
広告に載せるselects wording or phrase.
- A dissatisfied customer selects complaint, while

