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English · reference language
〜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.
N / plain form + と言えば
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.
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.
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.