~というの~ JLPT N3
〜to iu no〜
Explain or emphasize the reason for a situation or action.
Formation
Verb-casual + というの, い-Adjective + というの, な-Adjective + だというの, Noun + だというの
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
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The reason I was late is because the train was delayed.
Chikoku shita no wa, densha ga okureta to iu no da.
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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.
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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.
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The reason he succeeded is because he studied hard.
Kare ga seikou shita no wa, doryoku shite benkyou shita to iu no da.