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1 exact word match found in search '言えば'
expression
speaking of  (see also: と言えば)
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8 words found containing '言えば' in any position
expression
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
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expression
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say  (see also: どっちかと言うと:どっちかというと, どちらかと言えば:どちらかといえば; often written with kana only)
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expression
ideally; if one were to wish for more
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expression
to put it in an extreme way; to put it in extreme terms
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expression
one can never be completely satisfied
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Most common form: 正確にいえば
expression
to be precise; to be accurate; strictly speaking  (see also: 正確に言うと)
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Most common form: 逆にいえば
expression
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
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expression
one should do more than what is literally being asked for; when told (to bring) the chisel, (also bring) the mallet  (proverb; rare)
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8 partial word matches found in search '言えば'
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noun
word; remark; statement
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Most common form: えぇ
interjection (kandoushi)
1. eh?; what?; oh?
2. yes; that's correct  (see also: はい)
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noun, noun (suffix)
picture; drawing; painting; sketch
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noun
1. handle; grip
2. stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
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noun
gathering (esp. Buddhist, festive, etc.)  (archaic)
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noun
inlet; bay
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particle
1. if ... then; when
2. and  (often ...も...ば...も...)
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noun
1. place; spot; space
2. field; discipline; sphere; realm
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