What does 言う mean?
言う is a Japanese verb meaning “to say” in English. It can also be translated as “to name, to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping")” depending on context. It is written as 言う in kanji, いう in hiragana, and iu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
「みんなひと休みしようぜ」とジョンは言った。
John said, "Hey guys, let's take a break."
この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。
What do you call this animal in Japanese?