～と言ったら
to ittara
Speaking of; as for; indescribably
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Noun or topic phrase + といったら, followed by a comment, often emphasizing an exceptional degree or strong feeling.
Explanation 説明
Introduce a topic, often emphasizing an especially strong feeling or degree. In expressions such as sono samusa to ittara, it suggests something too striking to describe. Distinguish this from a literal conditional meaning if someone says.
Examples 例文
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あの日の暑さといったら、外に立っていられないほどでした。
The heat that day was so intense that I could not stand outside.
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合格したときのうれしさといったら、言葉では表せません。
The joy I felt when I passed cannot be put into words.
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週末の駅の混雑といったら、本当に大変です。
The crowds at the station on weekends are really something.
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妹の早起きといったら、毎朝五時には起きています。
As for my sister's early rising, she is up by five every morning.
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この景色の美しさといったら、写真だけでは伝わりません。
The beauty of this scenery cannot be conveyed by photographs alone.
How related patterns differ 比較
と言えば/というと brings up an associated topic. といったら can emphasize an extraordinary degree. といっても qualifies a statement, while というより offers a more accurate description. ということだ reports or summarizes information, unlike evaluative というものだ.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～と言ったら | Speaking of; as for; indescribably | あの日の暑さといったら、外に立っていられないほどでした。 The heat that day was so intense that I could not stand outside. |
| ～ということだ | It is reported that; this means that | 事務所の話では、明日の見学会は中止になるということです。 According to the office, tomorrow's tour will be canceled. |
| ～というものだ | That is what one calls; it is fair to say | 困っている人を助ける。それが思いやりというものです。 Helping someone in trouble is what one calls consideration. |
| ～というものでもない | Not necessarily; it is not simply the case that | 値段が高ければよいというものでもありません。 A higher price does not necessarily mean better quality. |
| ～というより | Rather than; more accurately described as | 彼は静かというより、少し緊張しているようです。 He seems a little nervous rather than simply quiet. |
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