Meaning of 言 in Japanese
Definition of 言
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(n) word; remark; statement
彼の言に従って行動するのはりこうではない。
It is not wise to go by his word.
Words related to 言
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(exp) just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; in the time it takes to say "ah!"
休暇はあっという間に終わった。
The holiday ended all too soon.
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(exp) while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
他人が悪い事をしているからといって自分もそうしてよいということにはならない。
Two wrongs don't make a right.
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(adj-pn) such; like this
こういうチェックポイントを注意すると、いいですね。
You'd better check these points.
- (n) if I must say (choose)
- (conj) but still
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(conj) while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
だからといって異議があるわけではない。
Not that I have any objection.
- (exp) something like ...; something called ...
- (exp) also called
Sentences containing 言
"I can't think with that noise", she said as she stared at the typewriter.
An infinitive without a 'to' attached is called a bare infinitive.
"Ah, that's true," Susan puts in, "I just wanted to call to ..."
"Thank you, I'd love to have another piece of cake," said the shy young man.