このような

kono yōna
determinerIntermediate this kind of
formalinformal

Used to refer to a specific type or category of something that has been previously mentioned or is understood from context.

このようなケースでは、特別な対策が必要です。

In cases like this, special measures are necessary.

このような意見はよく聞かれます。

Opinions like this are often heard.

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Often used in formal and informal contexts to generalize or categorize something.

Collocations

このような場合in this kind of situationこのような問題this kind of problemこのような意見this kind of opinion

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

This phrase is often used in formal contexts, such as business reports or academic writing, to refer to specific types or categories of things.

Gold Rule

Contextual Reference

Always refers to something that has been previously mentioned or is understood from the context.

📖Word Origin

Combination of この (this) and ような (a form of ような, meaning 'like' or 'kind of').

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both written and spoken Japanese to refer to a specific type or category of something. Often appears in formal documents, presentations, and everyday conversations.

Word Breakdown

この
this
root
+
ような
like or kind of
suffix
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