tone police in Japanese

tone police in Japanese is トーン・ポリース.

tone police in Japanese

トーン・ポリース

verb

Pronounced: tōn・porīsu

(slang, pejorative) To complain about the tone of one or more participants in a debate or discussion, especially one perceived as heated, disrespectful, etc.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "tone police" in Japanese?

"tone police" in Japanese is トーン・ポリース.

How do you pronounce トーン・ポリース?

"tone police" in Japanese is トーン・ポリース, pronounced "tōn・porīsu".

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