と言うと

Meaning

1. exp
   when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; when one hears ...
2. expconj
   by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; so that means
3. exp
   whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

Example sentences

• 鳥居と言うと、階段を上がったところにあった赤いオブジェ？

  By 'Torii' you mean that red objet d'art at the top of the steps?

• 離婚と言うと悲観的なイメージを連想しがちである。

  Divorce tends to be associated with a negative image.

• 彼にいい知らせがあると言うと彼は熱心に聞き入った。

  When I told him I had some good news for him, he was all ears.