そういう
そういう
pre-noun adjectival
that kind of, such
1.
that kind of, such, like that
Refers to something of the type or manner just mentioned or understood from context.
そういう意味ではない。
That's not what I mean.
そういう is a demonstrative that refers to something of the type being discussed.
こそあど SERIES:
- こういう (this kind of) - near speaker
- そういう (that kind of) - near listener / previously mentioned
- ああいう (that kind of) - distant from both
- どういう (what kind of) - question
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- そういうこと (that's how it is, I see)
- そういう意味では (in that sense)
- そういう訳で (for that reason)
- そういえば (speaking of which, come to think of it)
CONTRAST:
- そういう: Formal/neutral style
- そんな: More casual/emphatic
Related Words
Related:
そんな (casual equivalent)