Explanation
Used to define or explain a noun more specifically.
Formation
Noun + という + Noun, な-Adjective + という + Noun, Adjectival Verb + という + Noun
Detailed explanation
The ～という grammar point is used to define or explain a noun more specifically. It is often translated as 'called', 'named', or 'that is to say' in English. It can be used with nouns, な-adjectives, and adjectival verbs.
Examples
Kare wa nihongo ga ryuuchou na amerikajin to iu hito desu.
He is an American who speaks fluent Japanese.
Kinou, oishikatta to iu keeki wo tabemashita.
Yesterday, I ate a cake that was said to be delicious.
Yuumei na kashu to iu kanojo wa, takusan no fan ga imasu.
She, who is called a famous singer, has many fans.
Kankyou ni yasashii to iu seihin ga ninki ga arimasu.
Products that are said to be environmentally friendly are popular.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.