JLPT N2

A. To iu koto wa B.

Expresses the meaning 'if A, that means B' or 'A implies B'.

Formation

Explanation

The A。ということは B。grammar point is used to express the logical conclusion that if A is true, then B must also be true. It can be translated as 'if A, that means B' or 'A implies B' in English. This pattern is used when the speaker wants to infer or deduce B based on the information provided by A.

Example sentences

  • She is crying. That means something sad must have happened.

    Kanojo ga naite iru. To iu koto wa nanika kanashii koto ga atta ni chigainai.

  • This cake is left over. That means everyone must have been full, I guess.

    Kono keeki ga nokotte iru. To iu koto wa, minna onaka ga ippai datta no ka na.

  • The road is congested. That means there might have been an accident.

    Michi ga juutai shite iru. To iu koto wa, jiko ga atta no kamoshirenai.

  • He passed the exam. That means he must have studied really hard.

    Kare ga shiken ni ukatta. To iu koto wa, benkyou ga takusan ganbattan da ne.