Definition of と言うと
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(conj) if one were to speak of ..., then certainly; if it were the case that ..., then certainly; if it were a ..., then certainly; phrase used to indicate the inevitability of what follows it (based on what precedes it)
ダーウィンというと「種の起源」を連想する。
We associate the name of Darwin with The Origin of Species. - so that means (when used in sentence-initial position)
Words related to と言うと
- (exp) because; the reason why is
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(exp) on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
先生は何かと言うと人のことに口出しする。
The teacher pokes his nose into everything.
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(exp) if pushed I'd say; if I had to say then
私の好みはどちらかというと牛肉ですね。
I have a predilection for beef.
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(exp) a state called; a position described as; can sum up as; approximates to
まだ、完了と言うところまで行っていないが、そこそこ成果が出始めてきた。
It's not yet what you'd call finished but we're starting to get pretty good results. - places known as; that called
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the place named
広島に口和というところがあります。
There's a place called Kuchiwa in Hiroshima.
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(exp) if you ask me ...; as for ...
私はどうかと言うと、その計画に異存はない。
So far as I am concerned, I have no objection to the plan.
