小言

scolding, reprimand

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noun Rare #31,378
scolding, reprimand Usually refers to being scolded or criticized, often by someone close to you.
JA: 母に小言を言われた。
EN: I was scolded by my mother.

私が他の子供たち言った小言お前には当てはまらない

The lecture I gave the other kids doesn’t apply to you.

彼女の小言にはうんざりしている

I'm fed up with her constant nagging.

小言言わないでください

Please don't lecture me.

さんざん小言いってやる

I'm going to give them a real earful.