Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

GrammarJLPT N5

that is to say

AdverbNoun

Also written as 詰まり

Definitions

1. that is to say
2. that is
3. in short
4. clogging

This conjunction means "in other words" or "that is to say." It is used to rephrase or clarify something that was just said, offering a simpler or more direct explanation of the same idea.

Grammar

Grammar lesson content not found for this point.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So basically, he's not coming.

Sentence 2

So basically, we're out of time.

Sentence 3

"So what exactly are you trying to say?" I asked.

Sentence 4

In other words, we're the same.

Sentence 5

In other words, it's not going to be easy.