〜というのは introduces explanations or definitions — "what X means is" or "the reason is."
Definition - X means / X refers to
Explanation - The reason is that...
"Keigo" means polite language.
Often followed by explanation or definition.
Noun + というのは = What X means is...
Sentence + というのは = The reason is...
Often ends with:
• 〜ことです (it''s that...)
• 〜からです (it''s because...)
The reason I was late is that the train stopped.
AI means artificial intelligence.
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