〜といえば~to ieba

How it works

1. 

   When a topic comes up, use 「といえば」 to name a typical example it brings to mind.

2. 

   Attach 「といえば」 to a noun or noun phrase, as in 「科学技術といえば」.

3. 

   It can also lead into a related subject: mention problems with science and technology, then discuss personal information management.

4. 

   In the example, 「まず」 highlights what comes to mind first. Naming smartphones does not mean they are the only form of science and technology.

Example sentences

• 生活せいかつseikatsuにni役立つやくだつyakudatsu科学かがくkagaku技術ぎじゅつgijutsuとtoいえieば、ba、まずmazuスマートフォンすまーとふぉんsumaatofonがga思いおもい

In a conversation

• A
  最近さいきんの電車でんしゃの駅えきのサービスさーびすといえば、切符きっぷを使わないつかわない非接触ひせっしょくの改札かいさつが普通ふつう

Check yourself

1. Level 1 · Recognise

   Which sentence is correct?

   Aシステムの誤作動によるトラブルといえば、個人情報の情報漏れが最も心配される問題ですよ。Bシステムの誤作動によるトラブルといえば、個人情報の情報漏れが最も心配される問題です。Cシステムの誤作動によるトラブルといえば、個人情報の情報漏れが最も心配される問題でしょう。Dシステムの誤作動によるトラブルでは、個人情報の情報漏れが最も心配される問題です。

2. Level 1 · Recognise

   Listen and choose the meaning

   AWhen it comes to science and technology that are useful in daily life, the first thing that comes to mind is pen and paper.BWhen it comes to science and technology that are useful in daily life, the first thing that comes to mind is the smartphone.CWhen it comes to science and technology that are useful in daily life, the first thing to learn is how to use a smartphone.DWhen it comes to science and technology that are useful in daily life, household robots are also drawing attention.

3. Level 2 · Build

   Put the words in order

   Speaking of technology that is useful in daily life, smartphones are the first thing that comes to mind.

   生活に役立つ身近な例といえばにますスマートフォンまず思い浮かびが。科学技術といえば、
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4. Level 3 · Use

   What goes in the blank?

   生活に役立つ科学技術____、まずスマートフォンが思い浮かびます。

   Speaking of technology that helps with daily life, smartphones come to mind first.

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More grammar in this theme

• 〜といえばspeaking of; typical association

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