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GrammarJLPT N5
meaning
Conjunction

Also written as って言う

Definitions

  1. 1. meaning
  2. 2. called
A casual quoting or defining expression meaning "called" or "that is to say." It is an informal spoken version of という and is used to reference something by name or explain what something is.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Do you remember the promise you'd "come tomorrow"?

Sentence 2

Hey, "what's that flower called?"

Sentence 3

They say it's "easy," but really?

Sentence 4

Someone by the name of Yamada came by.

Sentence 5

The new dog's name is Pochi.