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といえば
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Meanings
Expression
1. speaking of ... (Usually kana)
2. when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ... (Usually kana)
Other spellings
と言いえば
Kanji in other spellings
言say
Used in vocabulary
右みぎと言いえば左ひだり
always contradicting what other people say; always taking the opposite stance
Expression
鑿のみと言いえば槌つち
one should do more than what is literally being asked for; when told (to bring) the chisel, (also bring) the mallet
Expression
山やまと言いえば川かわ
always contradicting what other people say
Expression
Examples39
Talking of Mr Tanaka, have you seen him lately?
Father is good at cooking. As for Mother, she is good at eating.
Talking of music, what kind of music do you like?
Speaking of hobbies, I'm fond of baseball.
Ten years is a long time.
As far as I'm concerned, I will not approve of the plan.