Meaning & usage
という風に reports the gist or manner in which information was conveyed, meaning in such a way that the preceding clause was understood. It follows a plain form verb or adjective, such as 休む, 休まない or 休んだ, and nouns with だ, then pairs with verbs of transmission like 頼む, 伝える, 注意する or 聞いている. It cannot follow a direct command or prohibition like 行け or 行くな, so requests use the plain non past form. It sounds formal and indirect compared with と.
Example sentences 8
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明日は休むという風に言われた。
I was told that tomorrow is a day off.
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もっとゆっくり話すという風に頼んだ。
I asked them to speak more slowly.
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静かにするという風に注意された。
I was warned to be quiet.
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来週来るという風に聞いている。
I have heard that he is coming next week.
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早く帰るという風に伝えました。
I told them to go home early.
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ここで待つという風に言っておいた。
I told them to wait here.
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参加しないという風に返事した。
I replied that I would not take part.
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値段を下げるという風に説明された。
It was explained that the price would be lowered.