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といえば
Meanings
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. speaking of ...
Speaking of rain, I left my umbrella behind.
2. when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
I suppose you could say there is one. Why?
Alt. forms
といえば
54%
と言いえば
45%
Top 1600
Used in: 4604
Used in vocabulary (9 in total)
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
excessively
on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
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Examples (28 in total)
Well, if you put it that way, I suppose it is important.
I suppose you could say there is one. Why?
If you were to say my thinking was naive, that would be exactly right.
At our place, when it comes to black tea, this is the one.
Oh, speaking of Christmas, there's that too, isn't there?
Forty miles is a good distance.
What do you associate with summer?
As for me, I have no objection.
What comes to mind when you think about Australia?
As for me, I am satisfied.
Speaking of rain, I left my umbrella behind.
Speaking of hobbies, I'm fond of baseball.
Talking of sports, what sports do you play?
And when it comes to Japan, there is Mount Fuji.
Speaking of hobbies, do you collect stamps?
My father is good at cooking. As for my mother, she is good at eating.
Speaking of cake, a new shop opened in front of the station.
Talking of music, what kind of music do you like?
Speaking about trips, have you ever been to Kobe?
As for me, I have nothing to complain of.
We always associate snow with skiing.
They always associated a heavy rain with flood.
The only thing I could do was to clasp his hand.
A winter sport that many people enjoy is ice skating.
Talking of Shakespeare, have you ever read his work?
Speaking of the content, how is the planning for the new program going?
Speaking of television, what is your favorite show nowadays?
All that I know is that he gave up the plan.