と言い

Meaning

1. exp
   in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

Example sentences

• 彼は彼女に結婚してくれと言い、彼女はその申し込みを承諾した。

  He asked her to marry him and she accepted his proposal.

• 何か欲しいときは、「欲しい」と言い、欲しくないときは「いらない」という。

  He says "want" when he wants something, and "no" when he does not.

• 医者は彼に自宅静養するようにと言い、彼はその助言に従った。

  The doctor told him to rest at home, which is advice he followed.