言わば
いわば
iwaba
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
言わば (いわば (iwaba)) means "As it were". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
As it were
Also : So to speak
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Example Sentences
彼は言わば、私の先生だ。
かれはいわば、わたしのせんせいだ。
He is, so to speak, my teacher.
これは言わば、一時的な解決策だ。
これはいわば、いちじてきなかいけつさくだ。
This is, so to speak, a temporary solution.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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