Phrase (usually used in conversation) (Advanced ㊤ 640)
A phrase that introduces the reason for what has just been said.
Equivalent: (I’m saying this) because; the reason (why I’m saying this) is that; by ~ I mean that; what I mean is that
| (i) Sentence1。 | と言うのは、Sentence2。 | |
| 行けないかもしれない。と言うのは同じ日に試験があるんだ。 | I may not be able to go because I have an exam on the same day | |
| (ii) Sentence1。Word/Phrase | と言うのは、Sentence2。 | Where Word/Phrase is taken from S1 |
| 今ならできる。今ならと言うのは来月になると忙しくなるからだ。 | I could do it (if it’s) now. I’m saying “(If it’s) now” because I’m going to be busy next month |
