JLPT N1 Grammar (to iu)

Meaning

all; every single ~ (no exceptions)

Level: JLPT N1

How to use

Nounという(same) noun
to iu という jlpt n1 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: (to iu). Meaning: all; every single ~ (no exceptions).

The same noun is used twice to express the meaning of “all ~” or “every single ~”.

This expression gives a very strong emphasis to “all” and does not allow any exceptions.

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Example #1

つなみによっていえといういえがすべてながされてしまった。
tsunami ni yotte ie to iu ie ga subete nagasarete shimatta.
The tsunami washed away all the houses (leaving none behind).
Example #2

たいせつでとうきょうにいくのでんしゃというでんしゃがちゅうしされている。
taisetsu de toukyou ni iku no densha to iu densha ga chuushi sarete iru.
All trains heading towards Tokyo have been canceled due to heavy snow.
Example #3

いえにへんなにおいがこもったので、まどというまどをぜんぶあけた。
ie ni hen na nioi ga komotta node, mado to iu mado o zenbu aketa.
I had a strange smell in my house, so I opened every single window.
Example #4

むすこのへやはかべというかべにくるまのポスターがはってある。
musuko no heya wa kabe to iu kabe ni kuruma no posutaa ga hatte aru.
The walls of my son's room are covered with car posters.
Example #5

チラシをこのちいきのいえといういえにくばってあるいた。
chirashi o kono chiiki no ie to iu ie ni kubatte aruita.
I delivered flyers to every single house in this area.
Example #6

きょうというきょうは、このしごとをやりとげなければならない。
kyou to iu kyou wa, kono shigoto o yaritogenakereba naranai.
I must finish this work today!
Example #7

かのじょはがっこうのきそくをよそにつめというつめすべてをまっかにぬっていた。
kanojo wa gakkou no kisoku o yoso ni tsume to iu tsume subete o makka ni nutte ita.
Despite the school rules, she painted all her nails in bright red.

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