わけだ (wakeda)

Meaning & usage

わけだ at the end of a sentence presents the situation as a natural conclusion or restatement, often translated as no wonder or that means. It is used when a reason is already known and the speaker points out the expected result, as in 上手なわけだ or 着いたわけだ. It follows the plain form of verbs and i-adjectives, na-adjectives with な, and nouns with である or だった, never な or の alone for nouns. It sounds explanatory and conversational rather than formal.

Example sentences 6

1. 道理どうりで彼かれらが彼女かのじょの申もうし出でを断ことわったわけだ。

   No wonder they turned down her offer.

2. 毎日練習したから、上手なわけだ。

   You practiced every day, so it's only natural you're good.

3. 早く出たので、もう着いたわけだ。

   He left early, so it's only natural he's already arrived.

4. 八時間寝たから、元気なわけだ。

   I slept eight hours, so no wonder I feel great.

5. 道理で部屋が明るいわけだ。

   No wonder the room is bright.

6. 彼女は忙しいから、来ないわけだ。

   She's busy, so it's only natural she isn't coming.