つまり

つまり is a conjunctive expression used to rephrase or clarify what has been said, making a logical bridge from a preceding idea to a summarizing conclusion or restatement. It signals that what follows is a concise restatement or the essential point derived from what came before. It is commonly used in spoken and written Japanese to help listeners or readers understand the takeaway or the main point. Typical contexts include summarizing reasons, conclusions from observations, or rephrasing a previous statement for emphasis.