つまり

詰まり

that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means

N5Common wordAdverb
Adverb
that is to saythat isin other wordsI meanthat (this, it) means
Adverb
in shortin briefto sum upultimatelyin the endin the long runwhen all is said and donewhat it all comes down towhen you get right down to itbasically
Noun
cloggingobstructionstuffing(degree of) blockage
Noun
shrinkage
Noun
endconclusion
Noun
dead endcorner
Noun
distressbeing at the end of one's rope

Example Sentences

つまり疲労困憊、(こころ)(からだ)もクタクタです。

That is, total exhaustion. Body and soul completely knackered.

(かれら)らは3日後()、つまり6月10日に出発します。

They are leaving in three days, that is to say June 10th.

つまり、この花瓶(かびん)を尿瓶の代わりに使えってことか?

In other words, he's saying to use the flower vase in place of the urine bottle?

父は天文学、つまり(ほし)に関する学問を研究している。

My father studies astronomy, or the science of stars.

(かれ)女はその()前日()、つまり5(ごがつ)()(かれ)に会った。

She met him the day before, that is to say May fifth.