Japanese Meaning of say

言う

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Definitions and Meaning of say in English

Wordnet

say (n)

the chance to speak

Wordnet

say (v)

express in words

report or maintain

express a supposition

have or contain a certain wording or form

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

communicate or express nonverbally

utter aloud

state as one's opinion or judgement; declare

recite or repeat a fixed text

indicate

Webster

say (imp.)

Saw.

Webster

say (n.)

Trial by sample; assay; sample; specimen; smack.

Tried quality; temper; proof.

Essay; trial; attempt.

A kind of silk or satin.

A delicate kind of serge, or woolen cloth.

Webster

say (v. t.)

To try; to assay.

To utter or express in words; to tell; to speak; to declare; as, he said many wise things.

To repeat; to rehearse; to recite; to pronounce; as, to say a lesson.

To announce as a decision or opinion; to state positively; to assert; hence, to form an opinion upon; to be sure about; to be determined in mind as to.

To mention or suggest as an estimate, hypothesis, or approximation; hence, to suppose; -- in the imperative, followed sometimes by the subjunctive; as, he had, say fifty thousand dollars; the fox had run, say ten miles.

A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.

Webster

say (v. i.)

To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.

FAQs About the word say

言う

the chance to speak, express in words, report or maintain, express a supposition, have or contain a certain wording or form, give instructions to or direct some

話す,話す,言う,発声する,発表する,雄弁な,取り出す,発音する,あげる,通過する

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