で言うと | Grammar

Structure

[noun] + で言うと

Description

The grammar structure で言うと is used to specify a category, framework, or context within which something is being discussed. It translates to "in terms of," "speaking of," "when it comes to," or "if you put it in." It is formed by attaching でゆう言うと to a noun that represents the domain or standard being referenced.

Specifying a category or domain

The most common usage is to narrow down or reframe the topic by specifying what category you are talking about.

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In terms of fruit, I like apples the best.

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When it comes to seasons, autumn is the most comfortable.

Expressing something in different terms

で言うと is used when converting or rephrasing something into a different language, unit, or equivalent.

、きごう？

What is it in Japanese?

、ごれいれい500。

In terms of calories, this cake is 500 kilocalories.

Specifying a standard or perspective

It can also be used to specify whose standard or what perspective you are speaking from.

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In terms of Japanese culture, taking off your shoes is normal.

The form でいえば言えば has a very similar meaning and is often interchangeable. でいえば言えば carries a slightly more hypothetical or conditional nuance ("if we were to speak in terms of…"), while でゆう言うと is more straightforward ("speaking in terms of…"). In practice, both are used with little difference.

Examples

、きごう？

In terms of Japan, which city would it correspond to?

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In terms of age, he is the oldest on this team.

、きごう「きごう」きごう"さんきゅうthank youきごう" 。

In English, "arigatou" is "thank you."

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In terms of seasons, it corresponds to spring right now.

、きごう？

When it comes to animals, which do you prefer, dogs or cats?

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In terms of money, it costs about 100,000 yen.

、でしょう。

When it comes to Japanese food, sushi is probably the most famous.

、やく約ごれいれい500。

In terms of distance, it's about 500 kilometers from Tokyo to Osaka.

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In terms of subjects, math is my weakest.

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In terms of time, we'll arrive in about 30 more minutes.

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In European terms, it has a climate similar to France.

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In terms of level, this problem is about intermediate.

References

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Structure

Description

Specifying a category or domain

Expressing something in different terms

Specifying a standard or perspective

Related form: で言えば

Examples

References