〜ということ

Pattern
〜ということ
Level
N4
Reading
〜ということ
Meaning
the fact that; that is to say
Attaches to
Plain form + ということ
Nuance & register

Used for conveying information, clarifying meaning, or reporting indirect speech. Can be used to confirm understanding.

Example

彼は来ないということだ。会議は中止ということですか。

Easily confused with

〜ことだ - 〜ということ emphasizes the 'fact' or 'meaning', often used for reporting or clarifying information, while 〜ことだ often expresses a general truth, advice, or a decision.

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