〜というと~ to iu to
To iu to (〜というと) means “topic association”.
When you mention science and technology, many people might think of difficult research.
Use 「〜というと」 to share the image or understanding a topic brings to mind.
In the course
How it works

After hearing a topic, use 「というと」 to share the image it brings to mind.

Pick up on what the other person says, explain your understanding, and ask if you have understood correctly.

Attach 「というと」 directly to a noun, then explain the association or your understanding.

Here, 「というと」 introduces your understanding of a topic; it does not express a hypothetical condition.

“Convenience” brings saving time to mind. A topic can also suggest an abstract feature.
Example sentences
- 科学kagaku技術gijutsuとtoいうiuと、to、難しいmuzukashii研究kenkyuuをo思いomoi浮かべるukaberu人hito
In a conversation

- Aこのアプリの安全性というと、個人情報が外部に漏れないような仕組みのことですか。
A: When you talk about the safety of this app, does it refer to a system that prevents personal information from leaking outside?
Check yourself
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
When you say science and technology, many people may think of difficult research.
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
科学技術____、難しい研究を思い浮かべる人が多いかもしれません。
When it comes to science and technology, many people may think of difficult research.
More grammar in this theme
- 〜というとtopic association