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N4expressionidentification

という (to iu) - Called/Named

[Name] + という + [Noun]

Quick answer

[Name] + という + [Noun] means "Called, named". As a N4 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

Called, named

Explanation

という introduces names or identifies things.

Examples

田中という人を知っていますか。
たなかというひとをしっていますか。
Do you know a person called Tanaka?
田—Rice field中—Middle人—Person知—to know
富士山という山があります。
ふじさんというやまがあります。
There is a mountain called Mt. Fuji.
士—Scholar山—Mountain

Practice this grammar

[Name] + という + [Noun]

Which sentence correctly uses "という (to iu) - Called/Named"?

Vocabulary from these examples

人PersonN5中MiddleN5士ScholarN4田Rice fieldN4知to knowN4山MountainN5山Mountain

Last updated Jul 4, 2026