と言いえば
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?
Kanji used
say
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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
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
Examples (24 in total)
"What do you think of when you hear Paris?" "The Eiffel Tower, of course!"
You could also say it was a natural outcome, when you think about it.
It may be a coincidence, but it feels inexplicable.