also: きぎょ
noun
embellishing one's words (Buddhist ten evil deeds)
Specifically refers to one of the ten evil deeds in Buddhism, meaning speech that is frivolous, exaggerated, or intended to deceive through beautiful language.
See also: 十悪
仏教では、綺語は十悪の一つとされている。
In Buddhism, embellishing one's words is considered one of the ten evil deeds.
noun
flowery language; embellished speech
General term for ornate or flowery language, often with a negative connotation of being insincere or overly decorative. Also appears in the compound 狂言綺語.
See also: 狂言綺語
彼の演説は綺語が多く、内容が薄かった。
His speech was full of flowery language and lacked substance.
「狂言綺語」という言葉は、虚構
The term 狂言綺語 originates from a Buddhist phrase referring to fictional tales.
From Buddhist terminology, combining 綺 (ornate, beautiful) and 語 (word, speech). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it has been used in Japanese Buddhist contexts to denote a type of verbal misconduct.