どういう Noun (dou iu Noun)
JLPT N4
Explanation
Asking for clarification or more information about a noun; 'what kind of', 'what sort of'.
Formation
どういう + Noun
Detailed Explanation
The どういう Noun grammar point is used to ask for more information or clarification about a specific noun. It can be translated as 'what kind of' or 'what sort of' in English. The formation is simply using どういう followed by the noun in question.
Examples
どういう仕事をしていますか？
Dou iu shigoto wo shite imasu ka?
What kind of work do you do?
どういう映画が好きですか？
Dou iu eiga ga suki desu ka?
What kind of movies do you like?
どういう服を着たいですか？
Dou iu fuku wo kitai desu ka?
What kind of clothes do you want to wear?
どういう理由で遅れましたか？
Dou iu riyuu de okuremashita ka?
What sort of reason caused you to be late?
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.