Meaning of ああ言えばこう言う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ああ言えばこう言う
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Kana Readingああいえばこういう
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Romajiāiebakōiu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- to have a comeback (i.e. a reason, or rationalization) for every remark
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Example Sentences
ああ言えばこう言う, ああいえばこういう used in context
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あー言えば、こーゆー。里香ってばそんなヤツだ。文句の言い合いで勝てるわけない。
You say po-tah-to I say po-tay-to. Rika is just that sort of girl. There's no way to win a battle of words with her.
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君はいつもああ言えばこう言うね。
You always talk back to me, don't you?
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君はああ言えばこう言うね。
You always talk back to me, don't you?
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あなたはああ言えばこう言うで、私のことをちっとも聞いてくれないのね。
You always bandy words with me: You never listen to me.
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Whatever I say, he has a comeback ready. You can't get a word in edgewise.
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