〜と言えば

Picks up a word just mentioned and develops it: 'speaking of ...'. Used to introduce a typical association or to change topic naturally; neutral register.

話に出た語を受けて、連想する話題を導入する。

Formation: N / plain form + と言えば

Example sentences

  1. 京都と言えば、やはり紅葉が有名だ。

    きょうとといえば、やはりこうようがゆうめいだ。

    Speaking of Kyoto, the autumn leaves are what it's famous for.

  2. 夏と言えば花火大会を思い出す。

    なつといえばはなびたいかいをおもいだす。

    Speaking of summer, I think of fireworks festivals.

  3. 田中さんと言えば、最近見かけませんね。

    たなかさんといえば、さいきんみかけませんね。

    Speaking of Mr. Tanaka, I haven't seen him lately.

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