Learn Kanji: 言 · kyoubenkyou

言

7 strokes

Frequency: 83

JLPT N4

Grade 2

Meanings

say

word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds

ゲン

ゴン

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words

い.う

こと

Nanori — Specialized readings used in names

とき

Common Words

言う

いう

ゆう

云う

謂う

Godan verb

Freq #27

Transitive verb

to say; to utter; to declare

Examples

「みんなひと休みしようぜ」とジョンは言った。

John said, "Hey guys, let's take a break."

Transitive verb

to name; to call

Examples

この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。

What do you call this animal in Japanese?

言う only; Intransitive verb

to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise

という

と言う

とゆう

Expression

Usually kana

Freq #45

called; named; that says; that

Examples

＆という記号は、ａｎｄを指す。

The sign '&' stands for 'and'.

After a quantity

as many as; as much as

As ａというａ

all ...; every single ...

言葉

ことば

詞

辞

けとば (言葉)

Noun

Freq #124

language; dialect

Examples

「言葉の一面は、伝達しようとする意志である」と彼は言う。

"One aspect of language is an intent to communicate," he says.

word; phrase; expression; term

Examples

言葉が出てこなかった。

Words failed me.

speech; (manner of) speaking; (use of) language

Examples

乱暴な言葉を使ってはいけない。

Don't be rough in speech.

words; remark; statement; comment

learning to speak; language acquisition

そういう

そう言う

そうゆう

然う言う

Usually kana

Freq #253

Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

such; like that; that sort of

Examples

そういうことは口にするな。

Don't talk about such a thing.

どういう

どう言う

Usually kana

Freq #282

Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

what kind of; what sort of; what

Examples

これとあれはどういう関係があるの。

How is this connected to that?

こういう

こう言う

こうゆう

Usually kana

Freq #336

Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

such; this sort of; like this

Examples

こういうチェックポイントを注意すると、いいですね。

You'd better check these points.

というのは

と言うのは

Expression

Usually kana

Freq #620

Conjunction

because ...; for ...; the reason being ...

Examples

うぬぼれた人というのは自分たちは他人よりも優れているのは当然だと思っている。

Conceited people take it for granted that they are superior to others.

Conjunction

as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...; how about ...

Examples

その本を机の上に戻しておいた方がいいですよ。というのは所有者がそこへ戻ってくるでしょうから。

You had better put the book back on the desk, for the owner will come back there.

そういえば

そう言えば

Expression

Usually kana

Freq #718

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

Examples

そういえば、確かに太郎を見かけました。

Come to think of it, I did see Taro.

と言われる

といわれる

Expression

Ichidan verb

Freq #841

to be called ...; to be referred to as ...

Examples

その家には幽霊が出るといわれる。

The house is said to be haunted.

といった

と言った

Usually kana

Freq #878

Conjunction

such ... as; or some such

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