いう

言 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to say, to utter, to declare

    • 「みんなひと休みしようぜ」とジョンは言った。
      John said, "Hey guys, let's take a break."

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to name, to call

    • この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。
      What do you call this animal in Japanese?

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

    to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"), to make a noise