という
Meanings
Expression
1. called; named; that says; that (Usually kana)
2. as many as; as much as (Usually kana, after a quantity)
3. all ...; every single ... (Usually kana, as AというA)
Other spellings
と言う
Other readings
Kanji in other spellings
Used in vocabulary
というわけ
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that; for this reason; because of this; as such; therefore
Expression
というのは
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...; how about ...
Expression
というと
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; when one hears ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; so that means; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
Expression
というところ
the point of ...; the place where ...; the part where ...; a position described as ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it; I suppose that ...; it's the case that ...; …
Expression
というか
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
Expression
Examples769
& という 記号 は、and を 指す。
The sign '&' stands for 'and'.
今日 は 何 という 気持ち の よい 日 だろう。
What a lovely day it is today!
彼女 には メアリー という 名前 の 娘 が いる。
She has a daughter whose name is Mary.
木村 さん という 人 から あなた に お 電話 です。
A Mr Kimura is calling you.
ブラウン さん という 人 から 電話 です。
A Mr Brown wants you on the phone.
明日 という 日 も ある。
Tomorrow is another day.