独り言・ひとり言・独りごと・一人言・一人ごと|ひとりごとhitorigoto[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
独り言独り言 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. It combines kanji and kana.
ひとり言ひとり言 is the second most common written form, using both kanji and kana. Beginners should generally choose 独り言 instead.
独りごと独りごと is a less common kanji-and-kana variant of 独り言. It is a possible written form, but 独り言 is the better choice for beginners.
一人言一人言 is a rarely used kanji-only variant. It is less common than 独りごと, and beginners should use 独り言 instead.
一人ごと一人ごと is a rarely used kanji-and-kana variant, less common than 一人言. Beginners should use 独り言 instead.
Definitions
- nounsoliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym独白どくはくWrittenWritten/formal prose word, mostly for a monologue in a play or novel; 「独り言」 is the everyday word for talking to yourself.
- Synonym独語どくごWrittenWritten/formal and rare: talking to yourself, but it can also mean German. In everyday speech, say 「独り言」.
- Antonym対話たいわNeutralNeutral. Opposite of 「独り言」 in the speaking partner: dialogue or exchange with another person.
- Antonym会話かいわNeutralNeutral. Opposite of 「独り言」 in the speaking partner: conversation, talking with other people.
Everyday self-talk is 「独り言」; a monologue in drama or fiction is 「独白」 (written). 「独語」 is rare and can also mean German. The opposites 「会話」 and 「対話」 are for talking with others.
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