JLPT N4

〜tte iu

Used to quote, define, or specify a noun.

Formation

Explanation

The ~っていう grammar point is used for quoting, defining, or specifying a noun. It can be translated as 'called', 'that is to say', or 'I mean' in English. This expression is similar to ~という, but it is more casual and commonly used in spoken conversations.

Example sentences

  • I love the dish called pizza.

    Piza tte iu ryouri ga daisuki desu.

  • That man (called ‘kare’) is really interesting.

    Kare tte iu dansei wa sugoku omoshiroi desu.

  • This movie, I mean, is really touching.

    Kono eiga tte iu no wa hontou ni kandouteki da yo.

  • The store she's talking about, I mean, is not here.

    Kanojo ga itte iru tte iu mise wa koko de wa nai.