Translation and Meaning of: 言う - iu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 言う (iu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: iu
Kana: いう
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to say
Meaning in English: to say
Definition: Tell or recount to someone about something. speak. state
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (言う) iu
The word "言う" is a Japanese verb that means "to say" or "speak". Its etymology dates back to the former Japanese, where it was written as "yu". The word is composed of the characters "言" which means "word" or "speaking" and "う" which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. It is a very common word in the Japanese language and is used in various situations, from informal conversations to formal discourses.How to Write in Japanese - (言う) iu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (言う) iu:
Verbal conjugation of 言う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 言う (iu)
- 言う - Base shape
- 言います - Polite form
- 言って - Imperative form
Synonyms and Similar - (言う) iu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
述べる; 発言する; 言葉を発する; 言い表す; 言い換える; 言い続ける; 言い伝える; 言い聞かせる; 言い訳する; 言い放つ
Words containing: 言う
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Words with the same pronunciation: いう iu
Example Sentences - (言う) iu
Below are some example sentences:
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to say" é "(言う) iu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
