言う【いう】
Frequency rank: 27. (for form いう: 17.)
- to say; to utter; to declare
- to name; to call
- to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noiseonly applies to 言う
Godan verb with 'u' ending
Generated: This meaning is used when someone is verbally expressing something.
Generated: This meaning is used when giving a name or label to someone or something.
Generated: This meaning is used to describe a sound or noise being produced.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] expresses [Emotion]
He says he loves [her/him].
[Person] gives [Opinion]
[Person] states [Thing]
Generated related terms (experimental)
ゆう言う【いう】
To say or to utter; expressing thoughts, declarations, or communication.
かたる語る【かたる】
To speak or to narrate; often used in storytelling or to share experiences.
よぶ呼ぶ【よぶ】
To call or to invite; used when summoning someone or using a name.
はつげん発言【はつげん】
To make a statement or remark; refers more formally to the act of expressing oneself.
ことば言葉【ことば】
Refers to words or language; the medium of communication used in speaking and writing.