noun
A short, clever, and memorable saying that expresses a general truth or witty observation. Often used in literary criticism or when quoting a pithy remark.
彼のスピーチには鋭い警句がいくつも含まれていた。
His speech contained several sharp aphorisms.
この作家は警句を交えたエッセイで知られて
This writer is known for essays sprinkled with epigrams.