って
also: て
Meanings
you said; he said; she said; they said
Casual quoting particle used to report what someone said. Often follows a direct quote or a clause ending in だ/です. Equivalent to と in formal speech.
See also: と
He said he's not coming.
They said it'll rain tomorrow.
Used after a verb in the past tense to mean 'even if'. Equivalent to たって. Common in casual speech.
See also: たって
Even if you hurry, you won't make it.
Even if you apologize, I won't forgive you.
do you seriously think that
Used in the pattern かって to form a satirical or rhetorical question, expressing disbelief or criticism. Often implies 'as if' or 'you must be joking'.
Who would seriously believe something like that?
Him, kind? You must be joking.
I already told you; you should know by now; of course
Indicates certainty, insistence, or emphasis. Often used when the speaker feels the listener should already know or when stating something obvious. Can sound annoyed or emphatic.
I told you so.
I'm telling you, he'll definitely come.
the said ...; said ...
Abbreviation of という, used to refer to something previously mentioned. Often attaches to a name or noun to mean 'the so-called' or 'that'.
There was a call from that person named Tanaka.
What's the word 'cat' in English?
says that ...
Abbreviation of と言っている, used to report what someone is saying. Often implies hearsay or ongoing speech.
The teacher says there's no class tomorrow.
She says she's leaving now.
Abbreviation of と聞いている, used to convey something the speaker has heard. Similar to 'I hear that' or 'apparently'.
I hear that shop is closing down.
I hear he changed jobs.
as for the term ...
Abbreviation of とは or というのは, used to define or explain a term. Often used when asking for or giving a definition.
What does the term 'sontaku' mean?
What does 'SDGs' stand for?
Equivalent to the topic marker は, used to introduce a topic. Often found in casual speech, sometimes with a nuance of contrast or emphasis.
As for me, I'm not good at that kind of thing.
He's really an interesting person, isn't he?
Usage patterns· 8
- 〈事〉ってquoting what someone said, casually
Tanaka said he's not coming today.
- 〈動詞〉たってeven if (someone does something)
Even if you try hard, it's impossible.
- 〈事〉かってas if that could be true!; do you seriously think...?
As if I could do something like that!
- 〈事〉ってばI already told you...; emphatic insistence
I told you, it's already too late!
- 〈物〉って〈物〉the (person/thing) called ...
Do you know a person called Tanaka?
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- 〈事〉んだってI hear that...; apparently
I hear he's getting married next month.
- 〈物〉って何what is ...? (asking for a definition)
What is an 'eco bag'?
- 〈物〉って〈形容詞〉as for X, it's (adjective) — casual topic comment
This shop is kind of expensive, isn't it.