〜ということだ

Pattern
〜ということだ
Level
N3
Reading
〜ということだ
Meaning
It is said that; I hear that; It means that
Attaches to
Verb (plain form), Noun + の, i-adjective, na-adjective
Nuance & register

Used for reported speech, hearsay, or explaining the meaning of something.

Example

田中さんは明日から旅行するということだ。 I hear that Mr. Tanaka will be traveling from tomorrow.

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