Word details
言う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言う.
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Entry
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
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