say
say
seɪ
sei
British pronunciation
/seɪ/

英語での「say」の定義と意味

to say
01

言う, 話す

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
to say definition and meaning
example
He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.
彼は仕事を辞めて世界を旅したいと言っていました。
She is saying that she needs some space to think.
彼女は考えるために少しスペースが必要だと言っています
1.1

言う, 主張する

used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
example
The author is said to be working on a sequel to the best-selling novel.
著者はベストセラー小説の続編に取り組んでいると言われています
The company is said to be expanding its operations to several new countries.
同社はいくつかの新しい国に事業を拡大していると言われています
1.2

示す, 指定する

(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
example
The contract does n't say anything about bonuses.
契約書にはボーナスについて何も書かれていません
The label on the bottle says to shake well before using.
ボトルのラベルには、使用前によく振るように書いてあります
1.3

表現する, 伝える

to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
example
Her smile said everything.
彼女の笑顔がすべてを物語っていた
The subtle changes in his tone of voice said more than his actual words.
彼の声のトーンの微妙な変化は、実際の言葉以上に語っていた。
1.4

言う, 唱える

to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
example
He said the Lord's Prayer before going to bed.
彼は寝る前に主の祈りを唱えました
I say the Serenity Prayer every morning to start my day.
私は毎朝、一日を始めるために静寂の祈りを唱えます
1.5

示す, 表示する

(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
example
The clock in the car said one minute to seven in the evening.
車の時計は午後7時1分前を示していた
The clock on the wall says a quarter past twelve.
壁の時計は12時15分を示しています
02

言う, 表現する

to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
example
I have to say that I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
私は状況についてのあなたの評価に同意しないと言わなければなりません。
I say we invest in a new marketing campaign to boost sales.
私は言います、売り上げを伸ばすために新しいマーケティングキャンペーンに投資しましょう。
03

例えば, 仮定しましょう

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
example
Let 's say we buy a new car, what factors should we consider before making the purchase?
新しい車を買うとしましょう、購入前に考慮すべき要因は何ですか?
Say we have a deadline of two weeks, how much progress do you think we can make by then?
例えば2週間の締め切りがあるとします、その時までにどれだけ進展できると思いますか?
01

発言権, 意見を述べる機会

the right or chance to give an opinion about something
example
The committee gave everyone a say in the decision-making process to ensure all viewpoints were considered.
委員会は、すべての視点が考慮されるように、意思決定プロセスにおいて全員に発言権を与えました。
Employees appreciated having a say in the new company policies that would affect their daily routines.
従業員は、日常業務に影響を与える新しい会社の方針について発言権を持つことを評価しました。
01

used to draw attention to a remark or comment

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Say, did you hear the news about the festival?
Say, what do you think of this idea?
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