2 Answered Questions for the topic set phrases

Set Phrases Grammar Japanese

04/17/19

The という in things like 〜ということ・〜というの・〜という感じ・〜というわけ etc?

I have been trying for ages to understand the reason という is used so frequently. In other words, what does it add to the sentence and what connotations does it have in Japanese? I understand the... more
Set Phrases Grammar Japanese

03/26/19

Why does なんてね mean "Just kidding"?

I very often see なんてね or some similar phrase being translated to "Just kidding"? but why does it mean this and how does the grammar behind it work?

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