Word details
言いつける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言いつける.
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Entry
1
to tell (to do); to order; to direct; to instruct
Examples
彼はちゃんと私が言いつけておいたとおりにやった。
He did exactly as I had told him.
2
to tell (on someone); to report; to snitch
Examples
あなたが彼に言いつけたって私はちっともかまわない。
You can tell him for all I care.
3
to often say; to be used to saying
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