ben kōde
1. By word of mouth.; Orally.
Noun
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1. By word of mouth.; Orally.
1. speech; manner of speaking
1. If [it] were a pretext; If [it] were an excuse
1. It is not the case.; It is not so.
1. Probably.; Likely.
1. Was speaking politely.; Was being polite (with speech).
1. Was not eloquent.; Was not skilled at speaking.
1. Excuse me.; I'm sorry.
1. Of the advocate’s mouth; Relating to advocacy/argumentation
1. If/when bentaguchi; If/when the bentaguchi (opening/mouthpiece)