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write + said that — relaying words a named person actually spoke

kaku to itte ita

(someone) said that — relaying words a named person actually spoke

田中たなかさんが、今日きょうられないってってたよ。

tanaka-san ga, kyou wa korarenaitte itteta yo.

Tanaka said he can't make it today. casual

先生せんせいは、来週らいしゅうまでにせば大丈夫だいじょうぶだとっていました。

sensei wa, raishuu made ni daseba daijoubu da to itte imashita.

The teacher said it would be fine as long as we hand it in by next week. neutral

と言っていた

といっていたto itte itaN4neutral

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