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物を言う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 物を言う.
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Entry
1
to speak (of something)
Examples
目が口よりものを言う時がある。
Eyes sometimes talk louder than words.
2
to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful; to be important; to matter; to mean everything
Examples
課長からもらった推薦状が物を言った。
The recommendation from my boss made all the difference.
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