Structure
Phrase + ということは + Phrase
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À propos de ということは
ということは is a phrase in Japanese that often appears in the middle of sentences, expressing that the previous statement is something that is about to be clarified. This can be translated as 'that means', or 'that is to say'. ということは based sentences will often finish with ということだ, although it is not limited to appearing this way.
The more literal translation is something similar 'that which is said to be (A), (B)'. In this way, it simply presents (A) as a thing that requires further explaining.
Additionally, ということは will appear at the beginning of sentences, when the speaker is confirming their understanding about something that has just been said. Often in the form of a question. In these cases, the translation is similar 'so you mean to say that (A)?'.
As can be seen from the breakdown of という, こと, and は, this statement just expresses that the 'thing' which is 'classified as' (A) is 'in general' understood to be (B).
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末っ子ということは、本当は甘えん坊なんじゃない？
Is it not to say that the youngest child is really spoiled?
ステージに立つということは、誰にでもできることではないと思います。
I do not think that standing on a stage means that anybody can do it.
素直であるということは、君の表情からも分かります。
You are docile. That is to say, I know this just from your facial expressions.
ここに隙間があるということは、欠陥住宅の疑いがある。
There is a crack here, that is to say I am suspicious of this residence being defective.
彼が一人で旅に行くということは、大人になったということだ。
He is going on a trip by himself. That is to say, he has become an adult.
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ということは – Discussion Grammaire
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prolezone
Am I the only one that thinks the translations all jamming ‘means’ in there is a little tortured? It seems like a way to make the translations conform to という’s use in definitions, but I think it’s obfuscating what the grammar is actually doing a little bit