GRAMMAR
〜そういう
like that
Explanation
NOTE
そういう means like that or that kind of. It refers back to something already mentioned or known, modifying a noun to describe its type or nature.
NOTE
The そう in そういう is the demonstrative so (that way), combined with いう (to say). Together, they create a modifier meaning the kind that was described. Compare: こういう (this kind), ああいう (that kind, far).
STRUCTURE
... そういう ...
そういう話は聞いたことがない。
Sou iu hanashi wa kiita koto ga nai.
I've never heard that kind of story.
そういう場合はどうしますか。
Sou iu baai wa dou shimasu ka.
What do you do in that kind of situation?
そういう意味ではない。
Sou iu imi de wa nai.
That's not what I mean (not that kind of meaning).
Practice exercises
1
そういう態度をとり続けると、周りに迷惑をかけるよ。
If you keep taking that kind of attitude, you'll cause trouble for those around you.
Answer
そういう
2
そういう考え方はいいと思う。
I think that kind of way of thinking is good.
Answer
そういう
3
そういうことは言わないでください。
Please don't say that kind of thing.
Answer
そういう
4
そういう人が好きだ。
I like that kind of person.
Answer
そういう
5
そういうことは言わないでください。
Please do not say things like that.
Answer
そういう
6
そういうことは言わないでください。
Please do not say things like that.
Answer
そういう
7
そういう場合はどうしたらいいですか。
What should I do in that kind of situation?
Answer
そういう
8
そういう話は以前にも聞いたことがある。
I've heard that kind of story before.
Answer
そういう