How to Say ‘To say; to tell’ in Japanese
言う
iu
[ee-oo]
💬 Usage Tip: [言う] means “say/tell.” For “tell someone,” use [〜に言う] (e.g., [管理人に言う]).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Directly “telling” can sound strong; pairing with polite forms like [言ってください] or using softer verbs like [教えてください] can feel gentler.
Phrase Breakdown
言う
iu
[ee-oo]
to say; to tell
Basic verb “to say/tell.” Useful in agreements: “Please tell me if it’s loud.”
気になることがあれば言うので、その時はすみません。
If something bothers me I’ll tell you, so sorry in advance then.
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