～わけだ JLPT N3 Neutral
〜wake da
Expresses a logical conclusion or reason based on information; 'that's why', 'no wonder', 'it means'.
"It means/no wonder". (Near-duplicate of n2-163's わけだ - same word, taught at both N2 and N3.)
Formation
Verb-casual + わけだ, い-Adjective + わけだ, な-Adjective + なわけだ, Noun + のわけだ
Explanation
The ～わけだ grammar point is used to express a conclusion, reason, or interpretation based on a certain situation or piece of information. It can be translated as 'that's why', 'no wonder', or 'it means'.
Example sentences
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He has a cold. That's why his voice is hoarse.
Kare wa kaze wo hiite iru. Dakara, koe ga kasurete iru wake da.
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Today was busy. No wonder I'm tired.
Kyou wa isogashikatta. Dakara, tsukareta wake da.
田中さんはたくさん勉強している。だから、試験に合格したわけだ。
Tanaka has been studying a lot. It means he passed the exam.
Tanaka-san wa takusan benkyou shite iru. Dakara, shiken ni goukaku shita wake da.
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She's the daughter of a famous singer. That's why she's good at singing.
Kanojo wa yuumei na kashu no musume nan da. Dakara, uta ga jouzu na wake da.