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言ういうゆう云う謂うGodan verbFreq #27
1

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."
2

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?
3

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ExpressionUsually kanaFreq #45
1

called; named; that says; that

Examples
＆という記号は、ａｎｄを指す。
The sign '&' stands for 'and'.
2

After a quantity

as many as; as much as

3

As ＡというＡ

all ...; every single ...

言葉ことば詞辞けとば (言葉)NounFreq #124
1

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.
2

word; phrase; expression; term

Examples
言葉が出てこなかった。
Words failed me.
3

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.
4

words; remark; statement; comment

5

learning to speak; language acquisition

といいと言いExpressionUsually kanaFreq #1197
1

As ...といい...といい

in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

《いわゆる》所謂Usually kanaFreq #1296
1

Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called

Examples
これがいわゆる「天ぷら」というものです。
This is what we call "tempura".
一言ひと言ひとこといちげん (一言)いちごん (一言)NounIntransitiveTransitive～する VerbFreq #1514
1

single word; a few words; brief comment

Examples
一言で言えば、彼は馬鹿だと思います。
In a word, I think he's a fool.
無言むごんNoun～の Adj.Freq #1651
1

silence (not speaking); muteness

言い方言方いいかたNounFreq #1666
1

way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

Examples
私はそのような言い方をしたことが恥ずかしく思っている。
I was ashamed of having said so.
発言はつげんNounIntransitiveTransitive～する VerbFreq #1746
1

statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal

Examples
ジムはよけいな発言をした。
Jim made a superfluous remark.
宣言せんげんNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #2004
1

declaration; proclamation; announcement

Examples
その植民地は独立を宣言した。
The colony declared independence.
言い訳いいわけ言い分けNounIntransitiveTransitive～する VerbFreq #2025
1

excuse

Examples
他人の悪事を引き合いに出して自分の悪事の言い訳をすることはできない。
Two wrongs don't make a right.
2

explanation

Examples
ジェーンは自分の言い訳が正しいと主張した。
Jane insisted that she was right.
断言だんげんNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #3719
1

assertion; declaration; affirmation

Examples
私は彼が潔白だと断言した。
I affirmed that he was innocent.
言げんことNounFreq #4160
1

word; remark; statement

Examples
彼の言に従って行動するのは利口ではない。
It is not wise to go by his word.
お言葉御言葉おことばNounHonorificFreq #4198
1

(your) words; what you say; what you have said

2

a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)

言動げんどうNounFreq #4313
1

speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners

Examples
彼の言動は一致していない。
His words and deeds do not match.
証言しょうげんNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #4455
1

testimony; (verbal) evidence

Examples
またヨハネは証言して言った。
Then John gave this testimony.
独り言ひとり言独りごとひとりごと一人言一人ごとNounFreq #4543
1

soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself

Examples
私は彼がぶつぶつ独り言をいうのを聞いた。
I heard him mumble to himself.
いわば言わば謂わばAdverbUsually kanaFreq #4587
1

so to speak; so to call it; as it were

Examples
その画家は、いわば永遠の少年だ。
The artist is eternally a boy.
そういうそう言うそうゆう然う言うUsually kanaFreq #253
1

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 kanaFreq #282
1

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 kanaFreq #336
1

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ExpressionUsually kanaFreq #620
1

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.
2

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ExpressionUsually kanaFreq #718
1

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ExpressionIchidan verbFreq #841
1

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.
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