Word details

言える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言える.

Dictionary

Entry

言える云えるえるFreq #9596
1

Ichidan verb

to be possible to say; to be able to say

Examples
その仕事はまだほとんど終わったと言える状態ではない。
The job isn't anywhere near done.
2

Archaic; Expressions; Oft. as. 言えるごとく

said; have said

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

say, word

7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゲンゴン

Kun

い.うこと

Nanori

とき

say

4 strokesGrade 9

On

ウン

Kun

い.うここに

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