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GrammarJLPT N5

called

Expression

Definitions

1. called
2. named
3. as many as
4. all ...

This expression is used to quote, name, or define something, functioning like quotation marks or the phrase "called" or "which says" in English. It introduces what someone said, what something is called, or the content of a thought or written text. It is extremely common and versatile, appearing in both formal writing and casual conversation.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

My name is Tanaka.

Sentence 1

"It's a teacher called Sato."

Sentence 2

That dog is called "Koro."

Sentence 3

My town is called "Nakano."

Sentence 4

"What is this place called?"

Sentence 5

Wait, someone named "Yamada" is coming!?