言う
Reading: いう
Meaning: to say, to tell, to speak
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Example Sentence
先生 が 明日 来る と 言った
The teacher said they would come tomorrow.
Usage Notes
Common verb for saying or telling. Often used with と particle to quote. Can mean 'to call' something by a name. という means 'called' or 'that.''
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