といえば
Meanings
- Speaking of
- If it were the case that
- Speaking of that topic
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Explanation
といえば is used to bring up a topic or to shift the conversation to a related topic, often in a way that gives a general association or a well-known fact about that topic. It adds a sense of ‘speaking of …’ or ‘when it comes to …’ and can also introduce a related anecdote or remark. It can imply that the listener should think of the topic being mentioned and its common associations.
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Example sentences
Speaking of Japan, cherry blossoms are famous, aren't they?
When it comes to summer, it's firework festivals.
Speaking of him, his stories are always long.
Speaking of this restaurant, it has a lot of cheap and tasty dishes.
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