言わば
いわば
iwaba
nounVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
言わば (いわば (iwaba)) means "as it were · so to speak". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
as it were · so to speak
Also : as it were · so to speak
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 言わば (いわば) means 'so to speak'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of so to speak.
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.
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