JMdict: 2112320
ものを言う 【ものをいう】
- [exp,v5u] to speak (of something)
- [exp,v5u] to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful; to be important; to matter; to mean everything
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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言 | Say, Word | ゲン, ゴン | い.う, こと |