そんなことを言うなんて
To say such a thing!
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Example sentences
The teacher said they would come tomorrow.
なるほど、彼の言うことにも一理ある。
I see, there's some truth in what he says.
せめて最後にお別れを言いたかった。
I wanted to at least say goodbye at the end.
「ちょっと買い物に行ってくるね」と言って、母は出かけた。
'I'm just going out to do some shopping,' said my mother, and she left.
弟は、お腹が空いただの喉が渇いただのと文句ばかり言っている
My younger brother is doing nothing but complaining, saying things like he's hungry or thirsty.
君の言うことはその通りだ
What you say is exactly right.
彼はいかにも学者といった風貌をしている。
He has a look that truly says he is a scholar.
彼はいつも冗談を言って、妹をからかっている。
He is always telling jokes and teasing his younger sister.
日本語が話せるといっても、簡単なことしか言えません。
Although I say I can speak Japanese, I can only say simple things.
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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