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つまり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つまり

詰まり
詰り
Usually kana
Freq #517
1

Adverb (fukushi)

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

Examples
つまり彼女は下手な踊り子だ。
That is, she is a poor dancer.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; basically

3

Common noun

clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage

4

Common noun

shrinkage

5

Common noun

end; conclusion

6

Archaic; Common noun

dead end; corner

7

Archaic; Common noun

distress; being at the end of one's rope

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1020
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

packed
close
pressed
reprove
rebuke
blame

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キツ
キチ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.める
つ.め
-づ.め
つ.まる
つ.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ずめ
づめ
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