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14 May
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is the “とは” particle considered as a formal one?
is the “とは” particle considered as a formal one?
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- Country or region Japan
@fifi7272
It's tough for me to explain it.
It's more literally and emphasizes rigid nuanbe than simple colloquial sounds.
EX：
人間は愚かだ
人間とは愚かな者である
- Country or region Japan
Yes, it is. It sounds quite formal. You would use って or っていうのは instead in informal conversation.
Eg.
「敬語」とは何ですか？（formal)
「敬語」って何ですか？ （informal)
「敬語」っていうのは何ですか？（informal)
(“What is ‘keigo’? “)
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