つまり
つまり
tsumari
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
つまり (つまり (tsumari)) means "That is to say". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
That is to say
Also : I mean · In other words
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Example Sentences
つまり、あなたは行かないということですか？
つまり、あなたはいかないということですか？
So, you mean you are not going?
つまり彼は嘘をついていたということだ。
つまりかれはうそをついていたということだ。
That means he was lying.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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