Translation and Meaning of: 言わば - iwaba

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 言わば (iwaba) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: iwaba

Kana: いわば

Type: adverb

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言わば

Translation / Meaning: so to speak

Meaning in English: so to speak

Definition: Paraphrasing by implication.

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Explanation and Etymology - (言わば) iwaba

"Iwaba" is a Japanese word that can be translated as "so to speak", "one could say that" or "in other words". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 言 (i) which means "to speak" or "word" and 則 (waba) which means "rule" or "principle". The pronunciation of the word is "iwaba" in Japanese. The expression is used to introduce an explanation or comparison that helps to clarify or illustrate a point of view. It is a way of emphasizing that the statement that follows is not a precise definition, but rather a way of understanding or interpreting something.

How to Write in Japanese - (言わば) iwaba

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Synonyms and Similar - (言わば) iwaba

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いわゆる; いわばしめす; いわばいうならば; いわばそういうことだ。

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Example Sentences - (言わば) iwaba

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Other words of the same type: adverb

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兼ねて

Kana: かねて

Romaji: kanete

Translation / Meaning:

simultaneously

ぐらい

Kana: ぐらい

Romaji: gurai

Translation / Meaning:

about

てんで

Kana: てんで

Romaji: tende

Translation / Meaning:

(not) not at all; completely; fully

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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