What does 小言 mean?
小言 is a Japanese noun meaning “scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture” in English. It can also be translated as “complaint” depending on context. It is written as 小言 in kanji, こごと in hiragana, and kogoto in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私が他の子供たちに言った小言はお前には当てはまらないよ。
The scolding I gave to the other children doesn't apply to you.
奥さんのがみがみ小言にフレッドさんは大弱りの体であった。
Fred was very troubled by his wife's nagging.