GrammarJLPT N5
what kind of
Pre-Noun Adjectival

Also written as どう言う

Definitions

  1. 1. what kind of
  2. 2. what sort of
This expression means "what kind of" or "what sort of" and is used to ask for clarification or a description about something. It is a useful phrase when you want someone to explain the nature or type of something.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I don't even know what I'm feeling myself.

Sentence 2

Just so you know — do you remember what we agreed on?

Sentence 3

"What do you mean?" the customer said.

Sentence 4

I wonder what kind of moments make that inner voice get louder.

Sentence 5

"What kind of place do you want to go?" my friend asked.