GRAMMAR
〜と言える
can probably say that ~
Explanation
NOTE
〜と言える means it can be said that or one can say that. It expresses a reasoned conclusion or assessment — something the speaker feels confident in stating as a reasonable claim.
It is softer than a direct assertion, often used in explanations, essays, or analysis.
これは成功だと言える。
It can be said that this is a success.
This structure is used to express a logical conclusion or a subjective opinion that is widely accepted.
STRUCTURE
V普
と言える彼は天才だと言える。
Kare wa tensai da to ieru.
It can be said that he is a genius.
日本は安全な国だと言える。
Nihon wa anzen na kuni da to ieru.
It can be said that Japan is a safe country.
準備が十分だと言える。
Junbi ga jubun da to ieru.
It can be said that the preparation is sufficient.
Practice exercises
1
彼女はとても優秀だと言える。
It can be said that she is very excellent.
Answer
と言える
2
この計画は無理だと言える。
It can be said that this plan is unreasonable.
Answer
と言える
3
努力が結果につながったと言える。
It can be said that effort led to results.
Answer
と言える
4
このチームは今年優勝すると言える。
It can probably be said that this team will win the championship this year.
Answer
言える
5
このチームは今年優勝すると言える。
It can probably be said that this team will win the championship this year.
Answer
言える
6
これは成功だと言える。
It can be said that this is a success.
Answer
と言える
7
努力が結果につながったと言える。本当によかった。
It can be said that effort led to results. That's truly wonderful.
Answer
と言える
8
日本は治安が良く、安全な国だと言える。
Japan has good public safety and it can be said it is a safe country.
Answer
と言える
9
継続的な研究の積み重ねが革新につながったと言える。
It can be said that the accumulation of continuous research led to innovation.
Answer
と言える