N265/217

要するに

要するに要するに、~

Meanings

  • To sum up
  • In summary
  • In short

About this pattern

Explanation

要するに is used to summarize what was said before or to present a concise conclusion. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence to signal that what follows is the main point or takeaway. It can introduce a short restatement of information, a verdict, or a final summary after details have been discussed. In formal writing and spoken Japanese, it helps to make your conclusion clear and direct.

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Example sentences

要するに、彼の提案には欠陥がある。

In short, his proposal has flaws.

要するに、計画を中止すべきだ。

In short, we should cancel the plan.

要するに、時間が足りなかった。

In short, there wasn't enough time.