that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) meansword usually written using kana alone
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; basicallyword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockageword usually written using kana alone
shrinkageword usually written using kana alone
end; conclusionword usually written using kana alonesee also
dead end; cornerword usually written using kana alonearchaism
distress; being at the end of one's ropeword usually written using kana alonearchaism