This word marks a topic. It is used in casual talk. It is like saying 'about' or 'as for'.
Noun + ってPrimary
Clause + って
This word marks a topic. It is used in casual talk. It is like saying 'about' or 'as for'.
田中さんって、最近見ないね。
Speaking of Tanaka-san, I haven't seen him around recently, have I?
昨日の試験って、すごく難しくなかった？
About yesterday's test, wasn't it incredibly difficult?
一人で海外旅行に行くって、勇気がいるよね。
Going on an overseas trip by yourself, that takes courage, doesn't it?
このアニメの主人公って、実は敵だったんだよ。
The main character of this anime, you know, was actually the enemy.
「SDGs」って、最近よく聞く言葉だ。
SDGs' is a term you hear a lot recently.
This って is like a spotlight. It shines on the main idea you want to talk about. Other って words tell what someone said. They are different tools for different jobs.
This is different from "wa" because "tte" is only for talking with friends. "Wa" is for any talk. "Tte" is also a short way to say "to iu no wa" when you define something.
Don't use this when you write formal papers. For example, don't use it in a school report. This word is very casual. It is for talking with friends. Do not use it in polite speech. Do not use it in business meetings. It will sound too friendly. It will not sound professional.
Use this when you want to talk about something new. Or use it to talk about something you both know. It is like saying 'Speaking of...' in English. It helps start a friendly chat. You might want the other person to agree or say something back.
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