Word Meaning 物を言う
ものをいう
mono o iu
物を言う is read as ものをいう (mono o iu) and means to speak (of something).
Meaning
English
- to speak (of something)
- to be effective
- to be powerful
- to be helpful
- to be important
- to matter
- to mean everything
Reading
Kana
ものをいう
Romaji
mono o iu
Writing Variants
- ものを言う ものをいう monooiu
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
4目は口ほどに物を言う。
The eyes are as eloquent as the tongue.
こういう場合には経験が物を言う。
Experience talks in these cases.
言葉よりも行動が物を言うと思うんだ。
I think actions speak louder than words.
「なんで、メアリーは怒られずに俺だけ怒られるんだよ」「日頃の行いが物を言うってことよ」
"Why do you only ever get mad at me but always leave Mary alone?" "They say one's everyday conduct speaks volumes."