【JLPT N4 Grammar】〜って / 〜っていう（~tte / ~tteiu）

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Explanation：〜って / 〜っていう

Meaning
The expressions "〜って" and "〜っていう" are informal ways to introduce or refer to people, places, or things, often when explaining who or what something is. They can function similarly to "called" or "named" in English, adding a casual, conversational tone to a statement. "〜って" often conveys familiarity or casual emphasis, while "〜っていう" is a slightly more descriptive form.

Form
N + って / っていう

Points

Used for Introducing or Referring: Both "〜って" and "〜っていう" introduce someone or something by name or title, like saying "called" or "named" in English.
Casual or Conversational Tone: These expressions add an informal nuance, making them common in spoken language or casual writing.
Referencing Known or Unknown Subjects: Often used when explaining who someone is, what a place is, or identifying something unfamiliar to the listener.

JLPT Level
N4

Sample sentenes

さっき　田中たなかさんって　人ひとが　探さがしてたよ。
Someone called Tanaka was looking for you earlier.

マルイっていう　デパートに　行いったことある？
Have you ever been to a department store called Marui?

「シシカバブ」っていう　料理りょうりを　食たべたことある？
Have you ever tried a dish called "shish kebab"?

「みんなの日本語にほんご」っていう　教科書きょうかしょが　一番いちばん　有名ゆうめいだよね。
The most famous textbook is "Minna no Nihongo", isn’t it?

夏目漱石なつめそうせきって　人ひとが　書かいた　本ほんを　読よんだけど、とても　難むずしくて　わからなかった。
I read a book by someone called Natsume Sōseki, but it was so hard I couldn’t understand it.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
忘れ物	わすれもの	a thing left behind