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言わば

N3Expression

いわば


Explanation

so to speak; one might say; as it were


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Example Sentences

  • 彼女は言わば芸術家だ

    She is, so to speak, an artist.

    かのじょはいわばげいじゅつかだ

    kanojo wa iwaba geijutsuka da

  • 彼らは言わば生きる文化財だ

    They are, so to speak, cultural assets living.

    かれらはいわばいきるぶんかざいだ

    karera wa iwaba ikiru bunkazai da

  • その試合は言わば戦いだった

    That match was, so to speak, a battle.

    そのしあいはいわばたたかいだった

    sono shiai wa iwaba tatakai datta

  • 言わば夢のような体験だった

    It was, so to speak, a dream-like experience.

    いわばゆめのようなたいけんだった

    iwaba yume no you na taiken datta

  • 彼は言わば天才だ

    He is, so to speak, a genius.

    かれはいわばてんさいだ

    kare wa iwaba tensai da


Notes and Tips for JLPT students

  • Remember to use 'iwaba' to create comparisons or analogies in your speech or writing.
  • Understand the nuance of 'iwaba' as a way of suggesting or implying something.
  • This expression is frequently used in both formal and informal conversations.
  • Study the related words to expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension of the language.
  • Practicing reading and listening to sentences using 'iwaba' is essential for JLPT N3.

Related Words

  • * 言わせていただく
  • * 言ってみれば
  • * 言わせる
  • * 例えば
  • * いわく