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N1 Conjunction

(すなわ)that is, namely, i.e.

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    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, then you will be saved.'

      • N1

      ()きることとは、(すなわ)()から(のが)れることだ。

      Living is, in other words, escaping death.

      • N1

      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 Japan’s capital, that is, Tokyo.

      • N1

      (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, in other words, my uncle, works in design and is now self-employed.

      • N1

      ()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 essentially living, which is why forgoing food is impossible.

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