takes something just mentioned and says what it brings to mind: "speaking of", "when you say". It follows a noun or a plain-form clause, and it is usually written in kana,
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Speaking of Hokkaido, it's definitely ramen.
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When you say Japan, many people think of cherry blossoms.
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Summer reminds me of last year's trip.
Asking what someone means
Repeat the other person's words with というと and you ask what they mean by them. On its own, 「というと？」 is "Meaning?"
きごう「。きごう」きごう「きごう？きごう」
"I'm busy next week." "What do you mean, busy?"
、きごう？
When you say you're changing jobs, does that mean you're already quitting?
きごう「。きごう」きごう「きごう？きごう」
"That plan is a bit difficult." "Meaning?"
というと or といえば
also means "speaking of", and for an association the two swap freely. Only というと asks what someone meant.
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Speaking of summer, it's fireworks.
- × 「忙しいといえば？」 → 「忙しいというと？」
In casual speech, replaces というと.
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