Word
言う
いう
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CommonJLPT N5
Meanings
- Godan verb · Transitive
to say; to utter; to declare
- Godan verb · Transitive
to name; to call
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
In Spanish
decir; contar; decir
se refiere a ..; se llama ..
decir
se refiera a ..; se llama ..
- Other forms
- 云う、謂う
- Other readings
- ゆう
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
さんざん小言をいってやる。
I give a good scolding.
Doy una buena regañina.
Tatoeba #216629(opens in a new tab)この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。
What do you call this animal in Japanese?
¿Cómo se llama este animal en japonés?
Tatoeba #220315(opens in a new tab)「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."
Tatoeba #236431(opens in a new tab)