one's say; one's point
Refers to what one has to say or one's opinion in a discussion. Often used in phrases like 言い条がある (have something to say) or 言い条を通す (insist on one's point).
Archaic or literary conjunctive expression meaning 'although'. Used in the pattern とは言い条 (to wa iijou). Rare in modern speech; mostly found in classical or formal written Japanese.
He didn't back down from his point.
If you have something to say, please say it clearly.
Although he is old, his skill has not declined.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Variant spelling; less common than 言い条.
Compound of 言い (ii, continuative form of 言う 'to say') and 条 (jou, 'article, clause'). The conjunctive use likely developed from a nominal phrase meaning 'the clause of saying', which came to be used as a concessive expression.