Definition of 言うの
- (prt) indicates possessive
- nominalizes verbs and adjectives
- substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases
- (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion
- (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis
- (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
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(v5u) to say
「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." -
to call (i.e. to give a name)
この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。
What do you call this animal in Japanese?
- (prt) possessive particle
- (n) shaft (of an arrow)
- arrow bamboo (Pseudosasa japonica)