A。ということは B。

A. To iu koto wa B.

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Formation

A + ということは + B

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

When to use

ということは: which means that (sentence-initial).

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

Restatement (That Is To Say)

Corpus examples (3)