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About という describing

About という describing anything:

I'm wondering what the difference (or potential nuance is) between using という and direct modification. For example:

主人公が犯人だったというのが一番面白かった vs.
主人公が犯人だったのが一番面白かった

Thanks for any help you can provide, and thanks for the awesome guide.

Rob.


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