というもの

Meanings

something called ...; something like ...

usually written using kana alone

Used to refer to a thing or concept by name, often with a nuance of 'the thing known as ...' or 'what you call ...'. Can be used to define or characterize something.

愛あいというものは、目めに見みえない。
Love is something you cannot see.
彼かれは友ゆう情じょうというものを大たい切せつにしている。
He values what is called friendship.