ということだ
Meanings
- I heard that
- Rumor has it that
- It is said that
- It means that
About this pattern
Explanation
ということだ is used to report information you heard or to summarize what something means based on what you observed or inferred. It can convey hearsay or conclusions drawn from a situation. It often follows a plain verb/ichi form or a noun to express 'it means that …' or 'I hear that …'. In casual speech it states information as a fact you’ve learned; in formal contexts, ということです/でした is used. Be mindful of nuance: it can imply you are relaying someone else’s statement or general consensus, not necessarily your own assertion.
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Example sentences
It means that Tanaka won’t come.
It is said that it will rain tomorrow.
Today is the deadline (that’s what it means).
She has found a new job (that’s what I’ve heard).
This medicine has fewer side effects when taken after meals.
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