Decoded Slug: ～という (〜to iu) Noun
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～という (〜to iu) Noun
～という (〜to iu) Noun
Short explanation:
Used to define or explain a noun more specifically.
Formation:
Noun + という + Noun, な-Adjective + という + Noun, Adjectival Verb + という + Noun
Examples:
彼は日本語が流暢なアメリカ人という人です。
Kare wa nihongo ga ryuuchou na amerikajin to iu hito desu.
He is a person called an American who speaks fluent Japanese.
昨日、美味しかったというケーキを食べました。
Kinou, oishikatta to iu keeki wo tabemashita.
Yesterday, I ate a cake that is said to be delicious.
有名な歌手という彼女は、たくさんのファンがいます。
Yuumei na kashu to iu kanojo wa, takusan no fan ga imasu.
She, who is called a famous singer, has many fans.
環境に優しいという製品が人気があります。
Kankyou ni yasashii to iu seihin ga ninki ga arimasu.
Products that are said to be environmentally friendly are popular.
Long explanation:
The ～という grammar point is used to define or explain a noun more specifically. It is often translated as 'called', 'named', or 'that is to say' in English. It can be used with nouns, な-adjectives, and adjectival verbs.
