JLPT N4

～という～

Named ~, Called ~

Structure

Noun A + という + Noun B

This structure is used to identify or name something, stating 'A which is called B' or 'A named B'.

これは「もも」という果物です。

This is a fruit called 'peach'.

Overusing it when a simple noun modifier would suffice.

Remember it as 'that which is called/named' to understand its function.

Import an article and tap any sentence using it. The explanation comes back about the sentence in front of you, not a textbook example.