えば
Meanings
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. speaking of ...
2. when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
Kanji used
say
Top 2200
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
Examples (18 in total)
"What do you think of when you hear Paris?" "The Eiffel Tower, of course!"
Speaking of Mary, I haven't seen her for a long time.
Speaking of foreign languages, can you speak French?
We associate Darwin with the theory of evolution.
When he said "water," she gave him water.
I was at a loss as to what to say.
Speaking of sports, can you play tennis?
I don't know what to say to Tom.
So far as I am concerned, I am not against his plan.
Speaking of travel, have you ever been to Australia?
Speaking of Switzerland, have you ever been there in winter?
Speaking of Mr. Tanaka, have you seen him lately?
Talking of classical music, who is your favorite composer?
Speaking of travel, have you ever visited New York City?
Talking of Mr White, where is he living now?
Speaking of Nagoya, have you ever been to Seto?
Ten miles is not a short distance.
Talking of traffic accidents, I saw one last year.