つまり
- 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
- 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
adverb (fukushi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
- 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; basically
- clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
- shrinkage
- end; conclusion
- dead end; corner
- distress; being at the end of one's rope
This meaning is used to clarify or restate something previously said. It introduces a rephrasing or elaboration.
This usage is employed when summarizing or drawing a conclusion from information presented earlier. It emphasizes the essence of a discussion.
This meaning refers to a physical obstruction that prevents normal flow or progress. It can be used in contexts related to pipes, roads, or congested situations.
This term is used to indicate a reduction in size, volume, quantity, or extent. It can refer to physical items or abstract concepts.
This meaning signifies the final part of something, often in the context of a discussion, story, or process.
This refers to a location where progress cannot be made further, often used metaphorically to describe situations with no viable options.
This usage describes a state of extreme emotional strain or trouble, often indicating a sense of hopelessness or desperation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
、、that is to say, this is the situation、、in short, ultimately、、in other words, to put it differently、、that means (you have) no time、、that means, that's how it isto sum up, in conclusionbasically, that is to saytherefore, that is to say、、this means (I am) in distress、、this means it's a dead end、、in the end, that's why it is so
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In a progressive tense sentence it becomes the -ing form verb, that is the present participle.
By means of a super high-pressure water spray practically all the sediment is removed.
Light source, that is what direction the light is facing, also take care with shadowing. Just copy down into the sketch book you have at hand as accurately as possible.
In short some guns have excellent security systems to prevent accidental firing (e.g. when dropped), others don't.
"Er, that 'mixer party' thing is then ..." "Just a normal get together."
"... in other words, sex!?" "Geez, you don't beat around the bush!"
Work is not only important for economic benefits, the salary, but also for social and psychological needs, the feeling of doing something for the good of society.
A good newspaper reporter takes advantage of what he learns from any source, even the "little bird told him so" type of source.
In other words, physical obstacles, perhaps unknown to the original surveyor and engineer, will require alterations to be made in order to surmount them.