N4155/160
〜と言っていた
Plain clause + と言っていた
Meanings
(someone) was saying that ~; reports what a third person said
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Explanation
Reports a third person's statement: 田中さんは明日来ると言っていました = Tanaka said he will come tomorrow.
(someone) was saying that ~; reports what a third person said
About this pattern
Reports a third person's statement: 田中さんは明日来ると言っていました = Tanaka said he will come tomorrow.