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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

〜to no koto da

Expresses something that the speaker heard; 'I've heard that', 'I was told that'.

Formal, literary hearsay - "I was told that/it is said that".

Formation

Explanation

The ～とのことだ grammar point is used to express something that the speaker has heard from someone else. It can be roughly translated as 'I've heard that', 'I was told that' in English. It is a formal way to present hearsay or information the speaker did not directly witness but was informed about.

Example sentences

  • I've heard that there is a party this weekend.

    Shuumatsu ni paatii ga aru to no koto da.

  • I was told that he is moving to London next year.

    Kare wa rainen Rondon ni hikkosu to no koto da.

  • I've heard that she has gotten a new job.

    Kanojo wa atarashii shigoto ni tsuita to no koto da.

  • I was told that there is no exam tomorrow.

    Ashita wa shiken ga nai to no koto da.

Inference (It Seems / Probably)