すなわち
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すなわち
1
Conjunction
that is (to say); namely; i.e.
Examples
すなわち彼はそれをしたくないのだ。
In other words, he doesn't want to do it.
2
Conjunction
precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less
3
Conjunction; As 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence
(and) then
Kanji in this Word
即
7 strokes
Frequency: 1167
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
instant
namely
as is
conform
agree
adapt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.く
つ.ける
すなわ.ち
則
9 strokes
Frequency: 753
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
rule
law
follow
based on
model after
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のっと.る
のり
すなわち
乃
2 strokes
Frequency: 1978
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
from
possessive particle
whereupon
accordingly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ナイ
ダイ
ノ
アイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の
すなわ.ち
なんじ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おさむ
お
のり
輒
14 strokes
Meanings
promptly
easily
i.e.
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すなわち
わきぎ
便
9 strokes
Frequency: 729
JLPT N3
Grade 4
Meanings
convenience
facility
excrement
feces
letter
chance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
ビン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たよ.り
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