JLPT N3 Intermediate
と言えば
「といえば」
Speaking of; if one were to speak of; identifying a representative example
Readings
1 Expression / Phrase
Speaking of...
Functions as a conversational bridge to introduce a related topic triggered by a specific word just mentioned.
Example
A 来週 、 京都 に 行き ます 。
B 京都 と 言え ば 、 お 寺 が 有名 です ね 。
[A:] I'm going to Kyoto next week. [B:] Speaking of Kyoto, its temples are famous, aren't they?
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2 Expression / Phrase
When it comes to... / The classic example is...
Identifies the quintessential or most representative example associated with a broad category.
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