Noun / Sentence + といえば

[Speaking of ~; When you say ~]

Connection: Noun / Sentence + といえば

Usage: Used to introduce a topic that is associated with something just mentioned. Often used to share a related thought or memory.

Variations:

• といえば (speaking of)
• といったら (when it comes to — often emphasizes an extreme)

Examples:

日本といえば、富士山を思い出す。(Speaking of Japan, I think of Mt. Fuji.)

夏といえば、花火大会だね。(Speaking of summer, it's fireworks festivals, right?)

そういえば、明日は祝日だった。(Come to think of it, tomorrow is a holiday.)