～と言う【～という】

say that, call (something), it is said that

Structure

Phrase/Clause + と言う

Verb + と言う

Adj-i + と言う

Noun + だ + と言う

Adj-na + だ + と言う

The grammar structure ～と言う is used to express:

Indirect speech: Reporting what someone has said or is saying indirectly (note that nouns and na-adjectives require だ in this case).
かれ彼はがくせい学生だといいました言いました。
He said he is a student.
Hearsay: Indicating information heard from someone else or general hearsay.
かれ彼はあす明日くる来るとゆう言う。
They say he will come tomorrow.
Definitions/naming: Defining or naming something by saying "it is called."
これはふじやま富士山という言うやま山です。
This is a mountain called Mt. Fuji.

きごう「きごう」。

I said, "I want to go."

きごう「きごう」。

She is saying, "I am studying Japanese."

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It is said that this book is interesting.

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He said he passed the exam.

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We heard that the movie is interesting.

きごう「きごう」。

The word "thank you" is very important.

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This can be called a traditional Japanese dish.

きごう「きごう」。

She said, "I will be busy tomorrow."

きごう「きごう」。

This animal is called a "tanuki."

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That restaurant is said to be delicious.

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There is a rumor that he will get married next year.