〜という
called ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜という” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜という」 means "called ~". Structure: Noun + という + Noun. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1「さくら」という受付を知っていますか。
「さくら」 という うけつけ を しって います か。
"sakura" toiu uketsuke o shitte imasu ka.
Do you know the reception called "Sakura"?
Everyday life
Example 2「さくら」という会場を知っていますか。
「さくら」 という かいじょう を しって います か。
"sakura" toiu kaijou o shitte imasu ka.
Do you know the venue called "Sakura"?
Everyday life
Example 3「さくら」という隣を知っていますか。
「さくら」 という となり を しって います か。
"sakura" toiu tonari o shitte imasu ka.
Do you know the next door called "Sakura"?
Everyday life
Example 4「さくら」という島を知っていますか。
「さくら」 という しま を しって います か。
"sakura" toiu shima o shitte imasu ka.
Do you know the island called "Sakura"?
Everyday life
Example 5「さくら」という森を知っていますか。
「さくら」 という もり を しって います か。
"sakura" toiu mori o shitte imasu ka.
Do you know the forest called "Sakura"?
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Do you know the reception called "Sakura"?
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜という.
Remember tomorrow
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