Vocab Info
N1 Conjunction
即ちthat is, namely, i.e.
Dictionary Definition
Common
- Conjunction - 1. - that is (to say), namely, i.e. Usually written using kana alone
- 2. - precisely, exactly, just, nothing but, neither more nor less Usually written using kana alone
- 3. - (and) then Usually written using kana alone, as 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence
 
All Forms
即ち 【すなわち】、則ち 【すなわち】、乃ち 【すなわち】
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- 牧師:「信ずれば、即ち救われます。」 - Pastor: 'If you believe, then you will be saved.' - N1
 
- 生きることとは、即ち死から逃れることだ。 - Living is, in other words, escaping death. - N1
 
- 日本の首都、即ち東京には多くの人が住んでいる。 - Many people live in Japan’s capital, that is, Tokyo. - N1
 
- 父の弟、即ち叔父はデザインの仕事をしていて、今は自営である。 - My father’s brother, in other words, my uncle, works in design and is now self-employed. - N1
 
- 食べることは即ち生きることであるが故に、食を欠かすことは不可能です。 - Eating is essentially living, which is why forgoing food is impossible. - N1
 
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