こんな風に
konna fū ni
The Japanese phrase for "like this" is こんな風に (konna fū ni).
こんな風に is used to describe a manner or way of doing something that is being demonstrated.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'konna' (this kind of), 'fū' (manner/way) and the particle 'ni' (indicating a state or manner).
Which one should you use?
Use こんな風に when the object or action being demonstrated is physically or conceptually close to the speaker. If you are referring to a manner or action that is far from both the speaker and the listener, use あんな風に (like that) instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase functions as an adverbial phrase and can be placed before a verb to describe how that action is performed.
How do you pronounce it?
konna fū ni
Did you know?
- The word 風 (fū) in this phrase literally means 'wind', but it is used here to mean 'style' or 'manner'.
- If you want to say 'like this' regarding a person's character or a specific way of being, you might use こんな感じ (konna kanji) instead of こんな風に.
- While こんな風に is used for actions, if you are describing a specific 'type' of object, you should use このような (kono yō na) to sound more formal.
Examples in context
- こんな風にやってね。Do it like this.This sentence demonstrates how to give an instruction for an action.Tatoeba #9447696 by bunbuku, translation #12811869 by CK
- こんな風に両腕を挙げてみて。Raise both of your arms up like this.This sentence shows how to describe a physical movement.Tatoeba #9857372 by bunbuku, translation #9853894 by NurseMeeks
- 「これって文なの？」「違いますね。だけど、会話の一部としてなら使えますね。例えばこんな風に」「なるほどね。ありがとう」"Is this a sentence?" "No, but it can be used as part of a dialogue. For example, like this." "Got it, thanks."This sentence illustrates how the phrase can be used as part of a dialogue.Tatoeba #10025664 by small_snow, translation #10118332 by DJ_Saidez
- このように話してください。Please speak like this / in this manner.
- こうやって書いてください。Please write it like this.
- こんな感じで話してみて。Try talking like this / in this sort of way.
- こんなふうに飛んでみて！Try jumping like this!
Example conversation
Misaki is showing Ren how to fold a paper crane.
- 美咲 Misakiこんな風に折るんだよ。konna fuu ni oru n da yo.You fold it like this.
- 蓮 Renあ、難しそうですね。a, muzukashisou desu ne.Ah, it looks difficult.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮君ならすぐできるよ。ren-kun nara sugu dekiru yo.You can do it soon, Ren.
- 蓮 Renやってみます！yatte mimasu!I'll try!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
