言
い.う
iu
JLPT N47 strokesKanjiLevel 11 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
言 is the kanji for "Say". A common reading is い.う (iu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Say
Also : Word
Readings
kunい.う/ iukunこと/ kotoonげん/ genonごん/ gon
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 言 represents 'SAY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of say.
Reading ·
On-reading: げん — remember this sound by associating it with say. Kun-reading: い.う.
Example Sentences
英語で何と言いますか？
えいごでなんといいますか？
How do you say it in English?
先生の言葉を忘れません。
せんせいのことばをわすれません。
I won't forget the teacher's words.
Vocabulary using 言
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