What is '言う' called in English?

'言う' in English is called "Says". Says refers to: 言葉を発する、または情報を伝えること。特に三人称単数現在の形。

How do you pronounce 'Says' and '言う'?

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What is an example sentence for Says in Japanese?

English: "He says he will be late for the meeting." | Japanese: "彼は会議に遅れると言っています。"

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says Meaning in Japanese (says 英語意味)

言う

言う in English:says

Phonetic:いう

Quick Answer • 要約

says の日本語の意味は「言う」です。 (言葉を発する、または情報を伝えること。特に三人称単数現在の形。)

Definitions of Says

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verb
言う
To utter words or communicate information, especially in the third person singular present tense.
言葉を発する、または情報を伝えること。特に三人称単数現在の形。

Example Sentences

casual

“He says he will be late for the meeting.”

彼は会議に遅れると言っています。

general

“The sign says 'No Parking' clearly.”

その標識にはっきりと「駐車禁止」と書かれています。

casual

“She says she loves to read books.”

彼女は読書が好きだと言っています。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

states expressesutters

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

listens hearssilences

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesay

past tensesaid

present participlesaying

nounstatement

agent nounspeaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

as the saying goesexpression

Referring to a well-known proverb or common expression.

say no moreidiom

Used to indicate that one understands what is implied and no further explanation is needed.

to say the leastexpression

Used to indicate that one is understating the situation; it is actually much more significant.

says Meaning in Japanese (says 英語 意味)