This word helps you name things. It means 'called' or 'the thing named'. It is a casual way to say this.
Noun + って + NounPrimary
This word helps you name things. It means 'called' or 'the thing named'. It is a casual way to say this.
「ポチ」って犬を飼っています。
I have a dog called 'Pochi'.
昨日、「君の名は。」って映画を見たよ。
I saw the movie called 'Your Name.' yesterday.
山田さんって人、知らない？
Don't you know a person called Yamada?
「推し」って言葉、最近よく聞くね。
You hear the word 'oshi' a lot recently, don't you?
「サステナブル」ってどういう意味ですか？
What does the word 'sustainable' mean?
This is different from 〜という (to iu). That one can be formal or casual. This one is only casual. It is also different from 〜って when you talk about a topic. And it is different from 〜って when you quote what someone said.
Don't use this when you write formal papers. Don't use it when you talk to your boss. It can sound rude.
Use this when you want to name someone or something. It's like saying "called" or "the thing named." You can also use it to ask if someone knows about that person or thing.
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