判断・推量N3

〜ということだ

I heard that... / that means...

Structure

句子(普通形)+ ということだ

Explanation

Two uses: ① hearsay, "I heard that..."; ② conclusion/explanation, "that means...". Attaches to plain sentences.

Examples

先生の話では、来週は試験だということです。

According to the teacher, there's an exam next week.

つまり、計画は中止になったということだ。

In other words, the plan has been cancelled.

Note

ということだ marks hearsay or a conclusion, close to そうだ (hearsay) or という意味だ.

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