すなわち
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 即ち
that is (to say); namely; i.e.; precisely
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Conjunction
that is (to say); namely; i.e.- precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less
- (and) then
Example sentences
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In other words, he doesn't want to do it.
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He studies astronomy, or the science of stars.
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She will return home next Sunday, that is, the tenth.
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It happened three years later, that is in 1965.
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It was due a week ago, namely on April second.
More examples (10)
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He came to Tokyo five years ago, that is to say, when he was twelve years old.
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My father died three years ago, that is to say in 1977.
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He is a man of great knowledge, that is to say, a walking dictionary.
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I met him this day last week – that is, the 25th of June.
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I will see you on next Tuesday, that is to say, the 10th of September.
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I'll pay you back a week from today, that is, on July 21.
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Foreign trade consists of a two-way flow of commodities: export and import.
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He is a man of great knowledge, that is to say, a walking dictionary.
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A party will be held next Saturday, that is to say, on August 25th.
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I'll finish the work in a week, that is, on May 5th.