ああいう
ああいう
pre-noun adjectival
that kind of; like that
1.
that kind of; like that
Refers to something of the type or manner being discussed or pointed out, typically something distant from both speaker and listener, or something previously mentioned. Modifies a following noun.
Usage
One of the こそあど (ko-so-a-do) demonstrative series. ああいう refers to something distant from both the speaker and listener, or something previously established in conversation.
Forms
- こういう (this kind of — near the speaker)
- そういう (that kind of — near the listener or recently mentioned)
- ああいう (that kind of — distant from both)
- どういう (what kind of — question form)
The casual spoken form is ああゆう.