~っていう JLPT N4
〜tte iu
Used to quote, define, or specify a noun.
Formation
Noun/Adjective/Verb + っていう + Noun
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
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I love the dish called pizza.
Piza tte iu ryouri ga daisuki desu.
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That man (called ‘kare’) is really interesting.
Kare tte iu dansei wa sugoku omoshiroi desu.
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This movie, I mean, is really touching.
Kono eiga tte iu no wa hontou ni kandouteki da yo.
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The store she's talking about, I mean, is not here.
Kanojo ga itte iru tte iu mise wa koko de wa nai.