片言
N1へんげん
[hengen]
Meanings
1.Noun
brief remark; few words
2.Noun
one side (e.g. of an argument); ex-parte statement
Other Readings
「片言」 has another reading with different meanings.
Examples
尋問中、彼は片言も漏らさず完全に黙秘を貫いていた。
He remained silent without uttering a word.
片言の言葉からも真意が読み取れる。
Even from a few words, you can understand the intent.
片言も聞き逃さないよう集中した。
I concentrated not to miss a single word.