Alternative spelling of 枕詞 (makura kotoba): an epithet; introductory words; a pillow talk

literary language

colloquial language

choosing of words

pivot word (a form of punning in traditional Japanese poetry)

the polite language used by part-time workers customers

to be at a loss for words

(music) Traditional exclamations used to keep rhythm.

a Japanese word of ancient Japanese origin (as opposed to a word borrowed from Chinese, or composed in Japan from Chinese-derived roots) / Japanese songs or poetry (such as tanka)

male language, men's words