というのは
Meanings
Expression
Conjunction
1. because ...; for ...; the reason being ... (Usually kana)
2. as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...; how about ... (Usually kana)
Other spellings
と言うのは
Kanji in other spellings
Composed of
の
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
Particle
は
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
Particle
Examples118
うぬぼれた
Conceited people take it for granted that they are superior to others.
その
You had better put the book back on the desk, for the owner will come back there.
条約
A treaty is, as it were, a contract between countries.
彼
I am of the opinion that he is right.
彼
It seems obvious that he is sick.
死ぬ
Would it hurt to die?