Word details
つまり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つまり.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
詰
packed, close, pressed, reprove, rebuke, blame
13 strokesFrequency 1,020JLPT N2Grade 8
On
キツキチ
Kun
つ.めるつ.め-づ.めつ.まるつ.む
Nanori
ずめづめ
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