Explanation
Used to give an explanation or provide additional information for A; 'that is to say', 'in other words'.
Formation
[Statement A]。というのは、[Statement B]。
Detailed explanation
The grammar point A。というのは B。 is used to provide an explanation, definition, or further information about statement A. It can be translated as 'that is to say', 'in other words', or 'namely' in English.
Examples
Kare wa hijou ni tsukareteimasu. To iu no wa, sakuya, kuruma de tooku made itte kita tame desu.
He is very tired. That is to say, because he went far by car last night.
Kono resutoran wa osusume desu. To iu no wa, ryouri ga oishii shi, fun'iki mo ii kara desu.
I recommend this restaurant. That is to say, because the food is delicious and the atmosphere is nice.
Shiken ni ochita. To iu no wa, juubun ni benkyou shinakatta kara desu.
I failed the exam. In other words, because I didn't study enough.
Kanojo wa dokutoku na shumi ga aru. To iu no wa, konchuu shuushuu da.
She has a unique hobby. Namely, insect collecting.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.