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JLPT N3 Neutral

〜to iu koto da

Express a conclusion or hearsay; 'I heard', 'it means', 'it can be said'.

Hearsay - "I heard that/it's said that" - similar to らしい but frames it as a direct report.

Formation

Explanation

The ～ということだ grammar point is used to express a conclusion, summary, or hearsay about a certain situation or statement. It can be translated as 'I heard', 'it means', or 'it can be said' in English. This grammar point is often used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

  • I heard that he is getting married next week.

    Kare wa raishuu kekkon suru to iu koto da.

  • It means this exam is difficult.

    Kono shiken wa muzukashii to iu koto da.

  • I heard that she has moved.

    Kanojo ga hikkoshita to iu koto da.

  • It can be said that his work is not going well.

    Kare wa shigoto ga umaku ikanai da to iu koto da.

Inference (It Seems / Probably)