N335/221
というのは
Noun + というのはPlain form (verb/ sentence) + というのは + [explanation]
Meanings
- Introduces an explanation or definition of something
- Used to say what something is, or what it means
- Clarifies what is meant by a term or phrase
About this pattern
Explanation
というのは is used to explain, define, or clarify what someone is talking about. It signals that what follows will describe the meaning, purpose, or reason behind the preceding term or statement. It often appears after a noun or a verb in its plain form to introduce a clarification rather than to state a simple fact.