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GrammarJLPT N5

such

Pre-Noun Adjectival

Also written as 斯う言う

Definitions

1. such
2. this sort of

This expression is used to mean "this kind of" or "like this" and is used to point to something that has just been mentioned or is close in context. It introduces or refers to a type or category of thing that the speaker is describing.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "I can't handle this kind of thing."

Sentence 2

Why did you say something like that?

Sentence 3

I had that kind of dream again — what does it even mean?

Sentence 4

This job requires skills like these.

Sentence 5

No way, I just can't handle this kind of thing.