というと
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling と言うと
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; when one hears ...; by ... you mean ...
Meanings
Expression
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; when one hears ...Expression, Conjunction
by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; so that meansExpression
whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
Example sentences
ほんと言うと、トムが怖いの。
To be honest, I'm afraid of Tom.
ほんと言うと、気が付かなかったんです。
To tell the truth, I didn't notice it.
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To tell the truth, I've already seen that movie.
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We tend to associate politicians with hypocrisy.
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We associate the name of Darwin with The Origin of Species.
More examples (9)
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I associate strawberries with shortcake.
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As far housing goes, it is very poor in Japan.
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Divorce tends to be associated with a negative image.
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Divorce tends to be associated with a negative image.
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When I told him I had some good news for him, he was all ears.
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We usually connect Americans with freedom.
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By 'Torii' you mean that red objet d'art at the top of the steps?
トムがクリスに彼女のスカーフを好きでないと言うと、彼女はそれをとった。
When Tom told Chris he didn't like her scarf, she got rid of it.
テーブルに広げたレシピの本を見ながら、メアリーは「このお味噌汁をもう一度作りたいの……だけどね、このワカメが必要で……」と言うと、トムは「それなら手に入るよ」と答えました。
"I want to make this miso soup again, but we don't have any Wakame seaweed," Mary said whilst looking at the open recipe book on the table. "Then go and get some!" Tom responded.