This grammar names things. It tells you what something is called. It means 'called' or 'named'.
Noun + という + NounPrimary
Clause + という + Noun
Sentence + という
This grammar names things. It tells you what something is called. It means 'called' or 'named'.
田中という人から電話がありましたよ。
There was a phone call from a person called Tanaka.
昔、ここに「希望」という名前の大きな船があったそうだ。
I hear that long ago, there was a big ship here named 'Kibou' (Hope).
彼がパーティーに来ないという知らせは残念だ。
The news that he isn't coming to the party is disappointing.
最新の研究によると、この病気の原因が特定されたという。
According to the latest research, it is said that the cause of this disease has been identified.
今日という日は、私たちにとって忘れられない日になるでしょう。
This very day will likely become an unforgettable day for us.
This grammar helps you name something new. Imagine you are introducing a new friend. You say their name clearly. If everyone already knows them, you don't need to say their name again.
This grammar is more formal. It is like saying 'called' or 'named'. The word 'って' is a more casual way to say the same thing. For example, '田中という人' is more formal than '田中って人'. You use '〜というのは' to start explaining something. You use '〜という' before a noun.
Use this when you want to share facts or ideas in a formal way. It helps you sound objective. You can use it to say "the fact that..." or "the idea that...".
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