JLPT N3

〜to iu no〜

Explain or emphasize the reason for a situation or action.

Formation

Explanation

The ~というの〜 grammar point is used to provide an explanation or emphasize the reason for a certain situation or action. It can be translated as 'the reason is that...', or 'it's because...'.

Example sentences

  • The reason I was late is because the train was delayed.

    Chikoku shita no wa, densha ga okureta to iu no da.

  • The reason this room is dirty is because I didn't clean it.

    Kono heya ga kitanai no wa, souji o shinakatta to iu no da.

  • The reason she is angry is that he broke his promise.

    Kanojo ga okotte iru no wa, kare ga yakusoku o yabutta to iu no da.

  • The reason he succeeded is because he studied hard.

    Kare ga seikou shita no wa, doryoku shite benkyou shita to iu no da.