どういう
Meanings
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pre-noun adjectival
what kind of; what sort of; what
usually written using kana alone
Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi) used to ask about the type, nature, or identity of something. Always followed by a noun.
What does this mean? (lit. What kind of meaning is this?)
What kind of person do you like?
Please explain what this is about.
Usage patterns
- どういう〈事〉ですかwhat do you mean by that; what is going on
What do you mean by that?
- どういう意味what is the meaning of; what do you mean
What does that word mean?
- どういう〈人〉what kind of person
What kind of person is he?