即ち

すなわち · also つなわち

that is (to say); namely; i.e.; precisely

JLPT N1 common word Also written 則ち、乃ち、輒ち、便ち

Meaning

conj
that is (to say); namely; i.e.
conj
precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less
conj
(and) then

Example sentences

彼は天文学、即ち天文の学問の偉大な権威であった。

He was a great authority on astronomy, or the science of the heavenly bodies.
人間はいつでも二つの基本的な願望を持っている。即ち苦痛から逃れること、快楽に到達することである。

Human beings usually have two basic desires: to get away from pain and to arrive at pleasure.
彼らに言ひ給ふ『なにゆゑ臆するか、信仰うすき者よ』乃ち起きて、風と海とを禁め給へば、大なる凪となりぬ。

And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.