Word details

とのこと

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とのこと.

Dictionary

Entry

とのこととの事ExpressionUsually kanaFreq #2322
1

Used to indicate that one has heard the preceding information from somebody

I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

Examples
専務取締役にご就任されるとのこと、おめでとうございます。
I was delighted to hear of your promotion to Senior Managing Director.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly

8 strokesFrequency 18JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

ことつか.うつか.える

Nanori

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