という風に
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
As if to say
As if to suggest that
In such a way that
Things like
Usage
Noun + という風に
Verb (dictionary form) + という風に
い-adjective + という風に
な-adjective + な + という風に
する + という風に
Explanation
という風に is used to describe the manner or way in which something is said, done, or thought. It marks that what follows (the action or reaction) is done in a way that resembles or implies the preceding content. It’s often used to report or illustrate an inferred meaning, intention, or manner rather than a literal quotation. It can convey a sense of “in this way” or “as if to say/think.” Typical contexts include describing someone’s gesture, tone, or implied meaning, or summarizing how something was presented or perceived.
彼は『ありがとうございます』という風に頭を下げた。
かれは『ありがとうございます』というふうにあたまをさげた。
He bowed his head as if to say, 'Thank you.'
彼女は、彼の話を信じるべきだ、という風に頷いた。
かのじょは、かれのはなしをしんじるべきだ、というふうにうなずいた。
She nodded as if to say that she should believe his story.
先生は、これが正解だ、という風に微笑んだ。
せんせいは、これがせいかいだ、というふうにほほえんだ。
The teacher smiled as if to say, 'This is the correct answer.'
子どもたちは『今日は休みだ』という風に思って、外で遊んでいる。
こどもたちは『きょうはやすみだ』というふうにおもって、そとであそんでいる。
The children are playing outside, as if today were a holiday.