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What does 即ち (すなわち, sunawachi) mean?

即ち (すなわち, sunawachi) means that is (to say); namely; i.e..

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Readingすなわち
Romajisunawachi
Part of speechconjunction
すなわち
sunawachi

that is (to say); namely; i.e.

  1. 1conjunction that is (to say); namely; i.e.
  2. 2conjunction precisely; exactly; just
  3. 3conjunction (and) then

Also written: 則ち、乃ち、輒ち

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