Meanings
Adverb
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
Example sentences
要は、首になったのさ。
To make a long story short, I was fired.
要は、私たち結婚したんです。
To make a long story short, we got married.
要は、トムが間違ってたんだよ。
In brief, Tom was wrong.
要は母親たちが忙し過ぎるということだ。
The point is that the mothers are too busy.
要は君が彼から何も習わなかったことである。
The point is that you haven't learned anything from him.
More examples (3)
要は、彼らがあまりに若すぎるということです。
The point is they're too young.
要は彼女が一人で宿題をしようとしないことである。
The point is that she doesn't do homework for herself.
あいつ、おでこが広いだけだって言ってるけどさ、要は生え際が後退してるってことだろ。
That guy said he had a wide, prominent forehead, but in fact, his hairline is receding.