Japanese

という

という
Meaning: called; named; that (someone) says
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

桜という花
A flower called sakura.
「あり」という掛け声が響いた。
The shout 'Ari!' echoed.
謝ればすむという問題ではない。
It is not a matter that can be settled just by apologizing.
その森には恐ろしい怪物が住んでいるという噂がある。
There is a rumor that a scary monster lives in that forest.
名は体を表すという言葉があるが、彼の性格は名前にぴったりだ
There is a saying that 'names represent the essence,' and his personality fits his name perfectly.

Usage Notes

という is used to define, name, or quote. It connects a name/definition to what it describes. Common patterns: XというY (Y called X), ~ということ (the fact that~), ~と言った (said that~).

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