Lingaku曰く【いわく】
Frequency rank: 3,635. – 3,637.
- pretext; history; past; story
- according to ...; ... says
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adverb (fukushi)
Forms
- 曰く【いわく】Frequency rank: 3,635. – 3,637.
- いわくFrequency rank: 14,223. – 14,262.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- pretext; history; past; story
- according to ...; ... says
This word is used to refer to a pretext, history, past, or story. It is often used to introduce background information or set the context for the main topic.
This word is used to introduce a source or reference about information or a statement made by someone else.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
4 results
Karl Marx says, "The history of all hitherto existing societies is the history of class struggles."
Some wise man has said life consists of one disappointment after another.