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GrammarJLPT N3

it means that

Expression

Definitions

1. it means that

This grammar expression is used to convey hearsay — reporting information you heard from someone else or from a source — similar to saying "I heard that..." or "it means that..." in English. It can also be used to restate or summarize something, clarifying what something amounts to. It is very common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, no key — that means I dropped it!

Sentence 2

Wait — so you're saying that wasn't a joke?!

Sentence 3

Bottom line: if you don't put in the effort, you won't see results.

Sentence 4

"Reply by tomorrow" — isn't that way too soon?

Sentence 5

In other words, even failure can turn into experience.