GrammarJLPT N5
that kind of
Pre-Noun Adjectival

Definitions

  1. 1. that sort of
  2. 2. that kind of
This demonstrative adjective means "that kind of" or "like that" and refers to something that is distant from both the speaker and listener, either physically or in context. It often carries a nuance of surprise, criticism, or emotional distance.

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're right, those words were way too harsh.

Sentence 2

Why did I have a dream like that, I wonder?

Sentence 3

I wonder why I had a dream like that?

Sentence 4

She said, "I don't know anyone like that."

Sentence 5

Even so, I don't want to forget that kindness.