Vocabulary

言わんとする

(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means

expression vs-i

Example sentences

With many students chatting, it was difficult to hear what the professor had to say.

That's just what I was going to say.

I find it difficult to express my meaning in words.

I can figure out what he is trying to say.

I can't figure out what the writer is trying to say.

I know what you mean.

I have no idea what you mean.

Your meaning is beyond me.