Frequency rank: 1,531.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb)
  1. to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)である with はsee also
Forms
  • Frequency rank: 1,531.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
  2. This phrase is used to affirm that something exists or is true, especially when contrasting it with a false or non-existing situation.
    He has an opinion about the issue. That's not the case.
    This road cannot be used. That is the case.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)This is indeed the case.That may be true, but...In reality, that is the case.It is an important matter.It is merely an opinion.That is what he said.It is the case, but caution is necessary.It is one perspective.This is a correct statement.It is just an opinion, but I support it.