つまり — meaning in English
tsumari
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English meaning
- i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.
- in other words phrase Used to introduce a restatement of something in simpler or blunter language, making the meaning clearer.
- namely adv Used to introduce something more specific right after a general statement — "that is to say."
Senses
つまり is used for these senses in English:
- i.e. (initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.
- in other words (conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
- namely Specifically; that is to say.
- that is (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation
- to wit (formal) That is to say; namely; specifically.