Word details
すなわち
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すなわち.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
即
instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt
7 strokesFrequency 1,167JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ソク
Kun
つ.くつ.けるすなわ.ち
則
rule, law, follow, based on, model after
9 strokesFrequency 753JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ソク
Kun
のっと.るのりすなわち
乃
from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly
2 strokesFrequency 1,978JLPT N1Grade 9
On
ナイダイノアイ
Kun
のすなわ.ちなんじ
Nanori
おさむおのり
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