Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
to say; to utter; to declare
「みんなひと休みしようぜ」とジョンは言った。John said, "Hey guys, let's take a break." to name; to call
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
Also written 云う【いう】、謂う【いう】