要するに
Meanings
- To sum up
- In summary
- In short
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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
In short, his proposal has flaws.
In short, we should cancel the plan.
In short, there wasn't enough time.
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