って
As for, Speaking of, Casual は (Sentence topic marker)
Structure
Explanation
While って is known as a casual way to quote someone (instead of と), it also serves as a conversational topic marker, functioning as a substitute for は. This usage is common in informal speech and appears right after the topic of the sentence, just like the adverbial particle は does.
- 僕って変な人かな？Am I a weird person?
- イルカって魚なの？動物なの？Are dolphins fish? Or are they animals?
Examples
このコーヒーってちょっと苦いね。
As for this coffee, it's a little bitter, isn't it?
それってどういう意味？
As for that, what does it mean?
図書館って静かだね。
As for the library, it's quiet, isn't it?
寿司って作れますか？
As for sushi, can you make it?
夏って暑いけど、海に行けるから好き。
As for summer, it's hot, but I like it because I can go to the beach.
映画って何時から？
As for the movie, what time does it start?
大阪って楽しい町ですか。
As for Osaka, is it a fun city?
この宿題って簡単じゃないですか？
As for this homework, isn't it easy?
アニメとマンガって何が違うんですか。
As for anime and manga, what's the difference?
一人旅って自由でいいですよね。
As for traveling alone, the freedom is nice, isn't it?
漢字ってどうやって勉強したらいいですか。
As for kanji, how should I study them?
猫ってかわいいなあ。
As for cats, they are so cute.