~というのは JLPT N3
〜to iu no wa
Used to provide an explanation or definition; 'that is to say...', 'by that, I mean...'.
Formation
Phrase/sentence + というのは + explanation/definition
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
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Going to Japan, that is to say, traveling to Japan.
Nihon ni iku to iu no wa, Nihon ni ryokou suru koto desu.
この問題は難しいというのは、解決に時間がかかるということです。
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.
彼が怒っているというのは、彼が不満を感じているということです。
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.
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Gaining weight, that is to say, increasing one's body weight.
Futoru to iu no wa, taijuu ga fueru to iu koto desu.