Vocab Info
N1 Conjunction
即ちthat is, namely, i.e.
Dictionary Definition
Conjunction
1.
that is (to say), namely, i.e.
Usually written using kana aloneConjunction
2.
precisely, exactly, just, nothing but, neither more nor less
Usually written using kana aloneConjunction
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, that is, you will be saved." {that is, namely, i.e.}
生きることとは、即ち死から逃れることだ。
Living, that is, escaping from death. {that is, namely, i.e.}
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 the capital of Japan, that is, Tokyo. {that is, namely, i.e.}
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, that is, my uncle, works in design and is currently self-employed. {that is, namely, i.e.}
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, namely, living, therefore, missing a meal is impossible. {that is, namely, i.e.}
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