で言うと
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
in terms of
speaking of
to put it in terms of
as for ...
according to
Usage
Noun + で言うと
Clause + で言うと
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.
日本の人口で言うと、東京が一番多い。
にほんのじんこうでいうと、とうきょうがいちばんおおい。
In terms of Japan's population, Tokyo is the largest.
コストで言うと、A案の方が安い。
コストでいうと、エーあんのほうがやすい。
In terms of cost, Plan A is cheaper.
彼の立場で言うと、賛成できない。
かれのたちばでいうと、さんせいできない。
From his standpoint, he can't approve.
この本は難易度で言うと中級くらいだ。
このほんはにんいどでいうとちゅうきゅうくらいだ。
In terms of difficulty, this book is around intermediate.