Definition of と言えば
-
(exp) speaking of
１２歳といえば犬は年寄りだ。
Twelve years is old for a dog.
Words related to と言えば
- (exp) always contradicting what other people say
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(exp) to be quick to take a hint; to be very responsive; to be quick on the uptake
彼とはツーと言えばカーの仲だよ。以心伝心の仲とでも言っておこう。
He and I have a near-telepathic understanding of each other. No sooner does one of us say something than the other is already responding.
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(exp) if pushed I'd say; if I had to say then
今日はどちらかといえば、気分が良い。
Today he is better, if anything.
- (exp) excessively
