といえば
Toieba
Usually written in kana.
と言えば (Toieba) is a Japanese expression meaning “speaking of ..., when it comes to ..., as for ..., if one were to say ...”.
Meanings
- expressionspeaking of ...
- expressionwhen it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
Examples
私はといえば、異論はない。
As for me, I have no objection.
夏といえば何を連想しますか。
What do you associate with summer?
１２歳といえば犬は年寄りだ。
Twelve years is old for a dog.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).