といった
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といった
to itta
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like; such as~
N2
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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to itta
Post ID
51160
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📝 Usage Notes
like; such as~
📖 How to use it
Lists examples of a category, meaning 'such as' or 'like'.
Attaches to
Attaches to a noun or a noun phrase, or to a list of nouns separated by commas or や. It follows the noun(s) directly, e.g., コーヒーといった飲み物.
This pattern introduces examples that represent a larger category. It is similar to のような but is more formal and often used when giving a few specific instances to illustrate a general point. It can be used with a single noun or a list, and the noun before といった is the example, while the noun after is the category. For instance, 東京といった大都市 means 'big cities like Tokyo'. It is common in written Japanese, news, and formal speeches, but can also be used in everyday conversation when wanting to sound a bit more articulate.
京都や奈良といった古い町を訪れたいです。
Kyōto ya Nara to itta furui machi o otozuretai desu.
I want to visit old towns like Kyoto and Nara.
彼は野球やサッカーといったスポーツが得意だ。
Kare wa yakyū ya sakkā to itta supōtsu ga tokui da.
He is good at sports such as baseball and soccer.
この問題は環境や経済といった複数の側面から考える必要がある。
Kono mondai wa kankyō ya keizai to itta fukusū no sokumen kara kangaeru hitsuyō ga aru.
This issue needs to be considered from multiple aspects, such as the environment and the economy.
Not のような
のような is more casual and can also mean 'like' in a simile sense (e.g., 花のような笑顔). といった only lists examples of a category and is more formal.
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Formal and written, but acceptable in spoken Japanese for lists; more common in essays, reports, and news.
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といった
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using といった. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern といった mean?
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Like; such as~
What JLPT level is といった?
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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 といった in a sentence?
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Attach といった (to itta) 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 といった formal or casual Japanese?
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といった 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 といった long-term?
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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.