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という

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word という

と言う
ゆう
Expression
Usually kana
Freq #45
1

called; named; that says; that

Examples
という記号は、andを指す。
The sign '&' stands for 'and'.
2

After a quantity

as many as; as much as

3

As aというa

all ...; every single ...

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
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