との
That, To
Structure
［い］Adjective + との + Noun
［な］Adjective + (だ) + との + Noun
Noun + (だ) + との + Noun
Explanation
との is a compound particle that joins the quotative particle と with the possessive particle の. This structure first uses と to frame the preceding clause as a quote or statement. Then, の attaches this entire quote to the following noun, modifying it. In English, this is often best translated as ‘that’ or ‘saying that’.
Just like the quotative と by itself, との can follow most types of words. It may also appear after だ when the preceding word is a noun or a な-Adjective.
- 明日は台風が来るとの予報を聞いたので、今日のうちに買い物を済ませよう。I heard the forecast that a typhoon is coming tomorrow, so let's get the shopping done today.
- 料金が高すぎるとの意見が多く、見直しが必要です。We've received many opinions that the fees are too high, and a review is necessary.
- 田中さんから、会議に少し遅れるとの連絡がありました。There was a message from Tanaka-san saying that he will be a little late for the meeting.
- あの二人は付き合っているとの噂が広まっているが、本当かどうかは分からない。A rumor is spreading that those two are dating, but I don't know if it's true or not.
- 彼の案が一番だとの判断から、プロジェクトリーダーに選ばれました。Based on the judgment that his plan was the best, he was chosen as the project leader.
This grammar pattern presents the preceding clause as a piece of information. As such, it is almost always followed by a noun that signifies some form of communication, thought, or report. Common examples are 話 ‘story/talk’, 知らせ ‘notice’, 意見 ‘opinion’, 依頼 ‘request’, 判断 ‘judgment’, 指摘 ‘observation’, 報告 ‘report’, etc.
Examples
彼が試験に合格したとの知らせを受けて、家族みんなで喜んだ。
Upon receiving the news that he had passed the exam, the whole family celebrated.
あの有名な俳優が来月結婚するとの噂が広がっている。
A rumor is spreading that the famous actor will get married next month.
目撃者は、犯人が赤い車で逃げたとの証言をした。
The witness gave testimony that the culprit fled in a red car.
また会おうとの約束をして、彼らは別れた。
They parted with a promise to meet again.
この映画は、ストーリーが非常に面白いとの評価を得ている。
This movie has gained the reputation that its story is extremely interesting.
新人選手が活躍できるとの期待が高まっている。
Expectations are high that the rookie player will be able to perform well.
A社は来週、新しい製品を発売するとの発表を行った。
Company A made an announcement that they will release a new product next week.
鈴木さんから、病気のため会議に出席できないとの連絡があった。
There was a message from Ms. Suzuki that she cannot attend the meeting due to illness.
お客様から、まだ在庫があるかとの問い合わせが多い。
There are many inquiries from customers asking whether there is still stock available.
両国が和平交渉で合意に達したとの報道があった。
There was a news report that the two countries had reached an agreement in the peace negotiations.
医者は手術が必要だとの判断を下した。
The doctor made the judgment that surgery was necessary.
留学して海外の文化を学びたいとの希望を持っている学生が増えている。
The number of students who hold the desire to study abroad and learn about foreign cultures is increasing.