そのような

sono yōna
determinerIntermediate such
formalinformal

Used to refer to something previously mentioned or implied, similar to 'such' or 'that kind of' in English

そのような問題はよくある

Such problems often occur

そのような人と付き合いたくない

I don't want to be with someone like that

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Often used to refer back to a specific example or type mentioned earlier in the conversation

Collocations

そのような考えsuch a thoughtそのような人someone like thatそのような方法that kind of method

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding Repetition

Use そのような to refer back to a previously mentioned idea without repeating it word for word.

Gold Rule

Reference Context

Always ensure that そのような refers to something that has been previously mentioned or is clearly understood from context.

📖Word Origin

Combination of その (that) + ような (like, similar to)

📝Usage Notes

Often used to avoid repetition by referring back to something previously mentioned. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

その
that
demonstrative
+
ような
like, similar to
suffix
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