- 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
Other forms
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to say; to utter; to declare
- to name; to call
- to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
This meaning is used when someone is verbally expressing something.
This meaning is used when giving a name or label to someone or something.
This meaning is used to describe a sound or noise being produced.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to say somethingきごう(きごう)in order to sayきごう(きごう)as you say; in accordance with what you saidきごう(きごう)just saying; merely statingきごう(きごう)needless to say; obviouslyきごう（きごう）きごう（きごう）きごう(きごう)if you say it, you say it; it's said and doneきごう(きごう)if one were to say; if I were to sayきごう(きごう)the side that speaks; the speaker's sideきごう(きごう)naturally; as a matter of course
Generated related terms (experimental)
To say or to utter; expressing thoughts, declarations, or communication.
To speak or to narrate; often used in storytelling or to share experiences.
To call or to invite; used when summoning someone or using a name.
To make a statement or remark; refers more formally to the act of expressing oneself.
Refers to words or language; the medium of communication used in speaking and writing.
Example sentences
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"To tell you the truth, I am scared of heights." "You are a coward!"
It is difficult to keep up a conversation with someone who only says "yes" and "no".