in such a way that~ (というふうに) – Japanese Grammar というふうに (to iu fuu ni)

Q: What JLPT level is というふうに?

JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage

Q: How do you use というふうに in a sentence?

Attach というふうに to the appropriate verb or noun form. In such a way that~

Q: Is というふうに formal or casual Japanese?

というふうに is typically used in formal or written Japanese contexts.

というふうに

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to iu fuu ni

in such a way that~

得る eru / uru に先立ち ni sakidachi と考えられる to kangaerareru とも tomo おまけに omake ni に際して ni saishite 上は ue wa ちっとも～ない chitto mo~nai かと思ったら ka to omottara それにしても sore ni shitemo しかも shikamo 少しも～ない sukoshi mo~nai かねる kaneru いきなり ikinari に限って ni kagitte だけましだ dake mashi da 何も～ない nani mo~nai 逆に gyaku ni につけ ni tsuke にほかならない ni hoka naranai 得る eru / uru に先立ち ni sakidachi と考えられる to kangaerareru とも tomo おまけに omake ni に際して ni saishite 上は ue wa ちっとも～ない chitto mo~nai かと思ったら ka to omottara それにしても sore ni shitemo しかも shikamo 少しも～ない sukoshi mo~nai かねる kaneru いきなり ikinari に限って ni kagitte だけましだ dake mashi da 何も～ない nani mo~nai 逆に gyaku ni につけ ni tsuke にほかならない ni hoka naranai

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というふうに

to iu fuu ni

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in such a way that~

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JLPT Level N2

Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage

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📝 Usage Notes

in such a way that~

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Describes the manner or way in which something is done, equivalent to 'in such a way that' or 'in this manner'.

Attaches to Attach to the plain form of a verb (dictionary form, past tense, or negative), or to a noun followed by だ (or である) before というふうに. For example: するというふうに, したというふうに, しないというふうに, 学生だというふうに.

This pattern is used to quote or describe a specific manner, method, or way of doing something. It often appears after a clause that explains what kind of action or situation is being referred to. It can also be used to give an example or define how something is perceived or done. It is somewhat formal and is more common in written language or careful speech, but it is acceptable in conversation when you want to be explicit about the manner. Unlike ように, which can mean 'like' or 'in order to', というふうに specifically points to a way that has been mentioned or is about to be described. It often follows a statement that is a quote or a paraphrase of what someone said or thought. For example, you might say '彼は「後で行く」というふうに言った' to report the exact manner of what he said. It can also be used to list examples: 'こういうふうに、ああいうふうに'.

彼は毎朝、コーヒーを飲んでから出かけるというふうにしています。

Kare wa maiasa, koohii o nonde kara dekakeru to iu fuu ni shite imasu.

He makes it a habit to go out after drinking coffee every morning.

先生は「もっと練習しなさい」というふうに言いました。

Sensei wa 'motto renshuu shinasai' to iu fuu ni iimashita.

The teacher said something like 'Practice more.'

日本語を勉強するというふうに決めたのは、日本文化に興味があったからです。

Nihongo o benkyou suru to iu fuu ni kimeta no wa, Nihon bunka ni kyoumi ga atta kara desu.

The reason I decided to study Japanese was because I was interested in Japanese culture.

Not ようにように can also express manner ('like'), but というふうに is more specific, referring to a way that has been stated or is being defined. ように is more general and can also mean 'in order to'. If you can replace it with 'in a manner such as this' and you are pointing to a specific way, use というふうに.

Register This pattern is somewhat formal and is more often used in written language or in careful speech; it may sound a bit stiff in casual conversation.

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What does the grammar pattern というふうに mean? ▼

In such a way that~

What JLPT level is というふうに? ▼

Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.

How do you use というふうに in a sentence? ▼

Attach というふうに (to iu fuu ni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.

Is というふうに formal or casual Japanese? ▼

というふうに is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.

How can I remember というふうに long-term? ▼

Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.