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What does すなわち (sunawachi) mean?

すなわち means that is, in other words.

Quick facts
Readingすなわち
Romajisunawachi
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
すなわち
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworksunawachi

that is, in other words

Example sentences

  • Japan's capital, that is, Tokyo.

  • He is my father's older brother, that is, my uncle.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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