Meaning
The particle ~って after a noun is used to introduce or highlight a topic of conversation, similar to は or と は. It draws attention to the subject you're about to discuss or ask about. This is different from the N4 usage of ~て for quotation; here it functions as a topic marker to shift focus or initiate a new subject.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词 | ~って |
Examples
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A:山田さんって、どんな人ですか。B:やさしくて親切な人です。
A: Speaking of Yamada, what kind of person is he? B: He's a kind and considerate person. -
A:ABCグローバル株式会社って、有名な会社なの?B:ええ、とても有名だよ。
A: When it comes to ABC Global Corporation, is it a famous company? B: Yes, it's very well-known. -
ワンさんって、今日本語能力試験の準備で忙しいでしょう。
Speaking of Wang, he must be busy these days preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
Summary
- ~って marks the topic being introduced or asked about, equivalent to は or と は
- Used to shift conversation focus or initiate a new subject naturally
- Commonly appears in casual questions and statements when asking about or discussing someone/something