Meaning of と言えば in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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と言えば
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Kana Readingといえば
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Romajitoieba
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
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- Meaning
- speaking of
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Example Sentences
と言えば, といえば used in context
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When it comes to Chinese books that are overvalued worldwide I suppose it's Sun Tzu, isn't it?
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現代の日本で錬金術といえば、比喩的にしか使われない。モラルや羞恥心と無縁の政治屋や宗教家が、不正な手段でカネもうけをするときに。
In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.
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元はと言えば、健ちゃんが鈍ちんなのがいけないんだからね～っ。
When you think about it, it's all Kenny's fault for being so obtuse.
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「百八といえば煩悩の数だ」「お兄ちゃんはどんな煩悩があるの？」「言ってもいいが、検閲削除になるぞ」
Talking about 108, that's the number of worldly passions. "What worldly passions have you got then?" "I could say, but it'll get censored out."
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Speaking about trips, have you ever been to Kobe?
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Father is good at cooking. As for Mother, she is good at eating.
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