Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn to itta for listing representative examples — "such things as" implying there are more.
- Form and connection: [Noun] といった [Noun]
- Nuance in real use: といった is Japanese's "by-example" tool — list a few typical cases and imply more of the same. It leaves room for the reader to imagine and fill in.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn to itta for listing representative examples — "such things as" implying there are more.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] といった [Noun]Show answer
In big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, rent is high.Show answer
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