Vocab Info

N1 Conjunction

(すなわ)that is, namely, i.e.

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Conjunction

      1.

      that is (to say), namely, i.e.

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Conjunction

      2.

      precisely, exactly, just, nothing but, neither more nor less

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Conjunction

      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(ぼくし):「(しん)ずれば、(すなわ)(すく)われます。」

      Pastor: "If you believe, that is, you will be saved." {that is, namely, i.e.}

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      ()きることとは、(すなわ)()から(のが)れることだ。

      Living, that is, escaping from death. {that is, namely, i.e.}

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      日本(にほん)首都(しゅと)(すなわ)東京(とうきょう)には(おお)くの(ひと)()んでいる。

      Many people live in the capital of Japan, that is, Tokyo. {that is, namely, i.e.}

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      (ちち)(おとうと)(すなわ)叔父(おじ)はデザインの仕事(しごと)をしていて、(いま)自営(じえい)である。

      My father's brother, that is, my uncle, works in design and is currently self-employed. {that is, namely, i.e.}

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      ()べることは(すなわ)()きることであるが(ゆえ)に、(しょく)()かすことは不可能(ふかのう)です。

      Eating is, namely, living, therefore, missing a meal is impossible. {that is, namely, i.e.}

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