物言い

Meaning

1. n
   manner of speaking
2. n
   verbal argument
3. n
   objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee)
4. n
   rumor; rumour

Example sentences

• 物乞いは物言いをつけられぬ。

  Beggars can't be choosers.

• トムは、まるで先生かのような物言いだな。

  Tom talks as if he were a teacher.