a man of few words

US /ə mæn əv fjuː wɜːrdz/
UK /ə mæn əv fjuː wɜːrdz/
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口数の少ない人, 寡黙な人

a person who does not speak much, especially one who only says what is necessary

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My grandfather was a man of few words, but when he spoke, everyone listened.
私の祖父は口数の少ない人でしたが、彼が話すときは皆が耳を傾けました。
He's a man of few words, so don't expect a long explanation.
彼は口数の少ない人なので、長い説明は期待しないでください。