BackGrammar JLPT Level N3 - Lesson 6
Structure of と言(い)う:
Noun (A) + という + Noun (B)
Details about と言(い)う:
という is a combination of the case marking particle と, and the う - Verb 言う. It is a set expression that primarily uses only hiragana. という connects two nouns, and means 'the (B) that is called (A)', or 'the (B) known as (A)'.
- ローラというモデルさんを知っていますか？Do you know the model called Rola?
- 本山という駅で降りてください。Please get off at a station named Motoyama.
- タナカタロウという少年を見つけたら、ここにお電話をください。If you find a child named Tanaka Tarou, please call us.
と言(い)う
Usage Notes for と言(い)う:
Synonyms for と言(い)う:
ということ
~ing, The ~ that ~ (Nominalization)
といわれている
It is said that, Is known as
というのは
~ Known as ~ is, ~ Called ~ is, ~ Means ~, Because
いわゆる
What is called, So-called, Generally known
Example of と言(い)う
ポケモンというゲームを知っている？
Do you know the game called 'Pokemon?'
リンという焼き肉屋に行ったことはありますか。
Have you ever gone to a yakiniku restaurant named 'Rin?'
今は梅雨という時期です。
We are now in the time of year called 'Tsuyu' (rainy season).
秋という季節が大好きだ。
I love the fall season.
佐藤浩一という人を知っていますか？
Do you know a man named 'Sato Koichi'?
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