Noun という Noun JLPT N1

Formation

Noun1 という Noun2

Explanation

The Noun という Noun construction is used to specify or define one noun with another. It usually translates as 'the noun called', 'the noun that is' or simply 'a certain'. It is a very common pattern for clarifying what something is named or known as.

Example sentences

• 宮崎駿という人は有名なアニメーション監督です。

  The person called Hayao Miyazaki is a famous animation director.

  Miyazaki Hayao to iu hito wa yuumei na animation kantoku desu.

• その恋人という女性は彼にとても厳しいです。

  The woman called his girlfriend is very strict with him.

  Sono koibito to iu josei wa kare ni totemo kibishii desu.

• 東京という都市は夜も賑やかです。

  The city called Tokyo is bustling even at night.

  Tokyo to iu toshi wa yoru mo nigiyaka desu.

• 私は「ハリーポッター」という本が好きです。

  I like the book called 'Harry Potter'.

  Watashi wa 'Harry Potter' to iu hon ga suki desu.