要するに
ようするに
yousuruni
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
要するに (ようするに (yousuruni)) means "In short". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
In short
Also : After all
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Example Sentences
要するに、君の意見に反対だということです。
ようするに、きみのいけんにはんたいだということです。
In short, I disagree with your opinion.
要するに、この映画はつまらない。
ようするに、このえいがはつまらない。
In short, this movie is boring.
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 25, 2026
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