で言うと
Meanings
- in terms of
- speaking of
- to put it in terms of
- as for ...
- according to
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Explanation
で言うと is used to frame or reframe a statement by referring to a specific category, aspect, or context. It means “in terms of …,” “speaking of …,” or “to put it in terms of ….” It’s useful when you want to compare, qualify, or explain something from a particular perspective, often followed by a concrete example or a measure (cost, population, difficulty, etc.). It does not change the main claim, but shifts the frame to a specific angle for clarity.
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Example sentences
In terms of Japan's population, Tokyo is the largest.
In terms of cost, Plan A is cheaper.
From his standpoint, he can't approve.
In terms of difficulty, this book is around intermediate.
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