No. 665 in Japanese
こういう
"こういう" means "this kind of" or "like this."
In a sentence
こういう映画が好きです。
I like this kind of movie.
Here, 'こういう' is used to describe a preference for a specific type or category of movies.
こういうときには、落ち着いて行動するべきです。
In such situations, one should act calmly.
In this sentence, 'こういう' refers to a specific type of situation being discussed.
こういう話は、面白いと思います。
I think such stories are interesting.
'こういう' is used here to set the context for the type of stories being appreciated.
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