N5Godan verb

言う

いう

Meaning

彼は言う「体が動く限り働き続けたい」と。
He says, "As long as my body moves, I want to continue working."
総括的に言うと、綿密な検討が要る。
In summary, a thorough examination is needed.

言葉

ことば

language, dialect

言論

げんろん

(one's) speech, expression of views

注意を言う

ちゅういをいう

to give a warning

方言

ほうげん

dialect

言う

い.う

to say, to tell

言い訳

いいわけ

excuse, explanation

発言

はつげん

statement, remark

伝言

でんごん

message

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