JLPT N3

〜to iu no wa

Used to provide an explanation or definition; 'that is to say...', 'by that, I mean...'.

Formation

Explanation

The ~というのは grammar point is used to provide an explanation or definition of the preceding statement or word. It can be translated as 'that is to say...', 'by that, I mean...', or 'what I mean by...'.

Example sentences

  • Going to Japan, that is to say, traveling to Japan.

    Nihon ni iku to iu no wa, Nihon ni ryokou suru koto desu.

  • When I say this problem is difficult, I mean it takes time to solve.

    Kono mondai wa muzukashii to iu no wa, kaiketsu ni jikan ga kakaru to iu koto desu.

  • By saying that he's angry, I mean he's feeling dissatisfied.

    Kare ga okotteiru to iu no wa, kare ga fuman wo kanjiteiru to iu koto desu.

  • Gaining weight, that is to say, increasing one's body weight.

    Futoru to iu no wa, taijuu ga fueru to iu koto desu.