ということだ
Meanings
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...
indicates hearsay
According to the news, the trains will be stopped until tonight.
2. it appears as if ...
expresses conjecture about another person's feelings or mindset
In other words, it seems he doesn't want to come.
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Composed of
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
Examples (32 in total)
Your silence means you're against it, I take it.
It means that it was not regarded as fraud.
It means that she was innocent.
In other words, it seems he doesn't want to come.
In other words, you should doubt common sense.
It depends on the people who use it.
The question is which to choose.
The problem is what to do next.
The question is who will make the decision.
It just shows how much readers wanted it.
It's said that they will soon be leaving Tokyo.
So you want to get closer as friends, I take it.
I hear that Bob and Lucy have broken up.
According to the news, there will be a typhoon tomorrow.
Casualties are said to total up to 1,000.
The trouble with him is that he is not punctual.
You'll have to ask someone else.
My belief is that you are right.
The fact is that he did not notice the difference.
In other words, now is the perfect opportunity to act.
It means that it is not simply a matter of imitating only the appearance.
According to the news, he was eaten by sharks.
In other words, it is a vertical passage leading underground.
According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow.
The problem is that solar energy costs too much.
People who go to church apparently believe in existence of God.
It is said that the fox is more cunning than any other animal.
According to the news, the trains will be stopped until tonight.
According to the newspaper, a new shop is opening in front of the station.
The lesson which we learned was never to trust anyone.
The emphasis of his talk was on the need to work hard.
The ultimate question for me is whether I like business.