つまり

that is to say

N3 #6,148

Also a form of

Meanings

also 詰まり · 詰り

  1. adverb, usually in kana that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
  2. usually in kana 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
  3. noun, usually in kana clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
  4. usually in kana shrinkage
  5. usually in kana end; conclusion
  6. usually in kana, archaic dead end; corner
  7. usually in kana, archaic distress; being at the end of one's rope

In sentences

つまり、彼かれが間違まちがってたのよ。 In short, he was wrong. #11052413

つまりどういうこと？ What does that mean? #11027663

つまり結論けつろんをいうとね。 This is the bottom line. #202531

つまり、あなたは愚おろかだ。 In other words, you're a fool. #772448

つまり彼女かのじょは下手へたな踊おどり子こだ。 That is, she is a poor dancer. #202527

つまり、５月つき１０日ひのことだ。 That is to say, on May 10th. #202538

つまり常識じょうしきを疑うたがえということだ。 In other words, you should doubt common sense. #181908

つまり、父ちちは母ははより２歳とし年上としうえです。 That is, Father is two years older than Mother. #202532