Today, I’m going to share an everyday conversational phrase. Let’s learn it quickly and start using it right away!

 

——-Today’s Phrase——-

こういう、そういう、ああいう、どういう
this/that/what kind of…, something like…

To describe a situation or appearance, similar to “for example, like this/that.
*(こう)いう(more objective)＝(こ)んな(more emotional)

 

Let’s practice:

かっこいい車(くるま)だね、そういう車に乗(の)りたいなあ。
That‘s a cool car. I wish I could drive a car like that.

 

田中(たなか)さんってどういう人(ひと)？
What kind of person is Tanaka-san?

 

A：おもしろい映画(えいが)だったね。
B：ああいうストーリーは泣(な)けるね。
A: That was an interesting movie.
B: Stories like that make me cry.

 

In my speaking course, you can master authentic spoken Japanese, like the ones above! The course uses everyday Japanese and will help you become comfortable chatting in situations where various topics might arise.

In the speaking course, if you submit your homework, you’ll learn the correct pronunciation and intonation. Daily feedback from your teacher will also help you stay committed to the course.

 

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