と言うと
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to iu to
speaking of; when you say~
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と言うと
to iu to
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speaking of; when you say~
N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading to iu to
Post ID 50953
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📝 Usage Notes

speaking of; when you say~

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
と言うと
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Press Hear it and repeat と言うと three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Compose two original sentences using と言うと. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern と言うと mean?
Speaking of; when you say~
What JLPT level is と言うと?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use と言うと in a sentence?
Attach と言うと (to iu to) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is と言うと formal or casual Japanese?
と言うと is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember と言うと long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.