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04課 文の組み立て-4 決まった形 教科書 p.110
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04課

〜とは

教科書 p.110
接続:N + とは/普通形 + というのは・ということは
… what is / definition that…. State the topic that needs definition or explanation; Often used in writing, presentations and science.
注意 / Note:Check the correct front form, subject and level of politeness; Don't just translate word for word.
比較 / Compare:Compare with structures in the same lesson to choose according to function in the whole sentence. Same 課: 〜というのは/〜ということは/〜ということだ — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
留学とは、外国で勉強することです。
Studying abroad is studying abroad.
欠席するというのは本当ですか。
Is it true that it will be absent?
クラウドとは、インターネット上にデータを保存するサービスのことです。
Cloud is a service that stores data on the Internet.

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