つまり (tsumari)
in short,in brief,in other words
- JLPT N3
- adverb
- Pitch -1
- #402 most frequent
Meaning
つまり (tsumari) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “in short,in brief,in other words”.
Example sentences 11
つまり、あなたは何も知らないのですね。
So, basically you don't know anything.
つまり結論をいうとね。
This is the bottom line.
彼はつまりだまされたのだ。
He was to all intents and purposes deceived.
つまり彼女は下手な踊り子だ。
That is, she is a poor dancer.
つまり、5月10日のことだ。
That is to say, on May 10th.
つまり彼は大変な才能の持ち主なのだ。
In short, he is a man of great ability.
つまり君が責任を取るべきだったのだ。
In brief, you should have accepted the responsibility.
満員電車の中は息が詰まりそうだった。
I thought I was going to suffocate on the crowded train.
つまり疲労困憊、心も体もクタクタです。
That is, total exhaustion. Body and soul completely knackered.
魚の骨がつかえて息が詰まりそうだった。
I nearly choked on a fishbone.
彼女は級友二人、つまりジェーンとメアリーを招いた。
She invited two of her classmates - Jane and Mary.