どのような

dono you na
Common N4 expression

Translations

1. what kind of
2. how

Notes

This expression is used to inquire about the nature or characteristics of something. It is often used in questions to ask for descriptions or explanations.

Examples

どのような本をみますか?

Dono you na hon o yomimasu ka?

What kind of books do you read?

どのようなひときですか?

Dono you na hito ga suki desu ka?

What kind of person do you like?

どのような方法ほうほうがありますか?

Dono you na houhou ga arimasu ka?

What kind of methods are there?