～というか~というか／～といおうか～といおうか
toiu ka toiu ka
Whether to call it ... or
Formation 接続
plain clause／N + というか + plain clause／N + というか
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Searches for the right description, qualifying an impression rather than choosing an action.
Examples 例文
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会議の会場は、静かというか寂しいというか、独特の雰囲気だった。
The venue for the meeting had an unusual atmosphere, quiet or perhaps rather lonely.
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試験の会場は、静かというか寂しいというか、独特の雰囲気だった。
The venue for the exam had an unusual atmosphere, quiet or perhaps rather lonely.
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研修の会場は、静かというか寂しいというか、独特の雰囲気だった。
The venue for the training session had an unusual atmosphere, quiet or perhaps rather lonely.
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発表会の会場は、静かというか寂しいというか、独特の雰囲気だった。
The venue for the presentation event had an unusual atmosphere, quiet or perhaps rather lonely.
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面接の会場は、静かというか寂しいというか、独特の雰囲気だった。
The venue for the interview had an unusual atmosphere, quiet or perhaps rather lonely.
How related patterns differ 比較
一方で and 反面 present two sides; にひきかえ highlights a sharp, often evaluative contrast. わりに compares a result with expectations. といい～といい gives representative features, while というか～というか searches for a suitable description.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～というか~というか／～といおうか～といおうか | Whether to call it ... or | 会議の会場は、静かというか寂しいというか、独特の雰囲気だった。 The venue for the meeting had an unusual atmosphere, quiet or perhaps rather lonely. |
| ～反面 | On the other hand; while also having an opposite side | この町は静かな反面、買い物には少し不便です。 This town is quiet, but shopping is somewhat inconvenient. |
| ～一方、～一方で（は） | On the one hand; while | 研究は大切な一方で、休息も必要だ。 While research is important, rest is also necessary. |
| ～わりに | Considering; for | 会議は参加者が多いわりに、会場が狭い。 Considering how many people attend the meeting, the venue is small. |
| ～にひきかえ | In contrast to; unlike | 昨年にひきかえ、今年の会議は順調だった。 In contrast to last year, this year's event, the meeting, went smoothly. |
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