You use this word to say something again in a clearer way. It means 'in other words' or 'that is to say'.
Clause 1、すなわち Clause 2Primary
Noun 1、すなわち Noun 2
You use this word to say something again in a clearer way. It means 'in other words' or 'that is to say'.
首相、すなわち国の最高指導者が会見を開いた。
The Prime Minister, in other words, the country's supreme leader, held a press conference.
売上は三割減となった。すなわち、今回の新戦略は失敗だったということだ。
Sales decreased by 30 percent. In other words, the new strategy was a failure.
彼からは何の連絡もなかった。すなわち、我々を助ける気がないということだろう。
There was no contact from him. That is to say, he probably has no intention of helping us.
光合成、すなわち植物が光エネルギーを使って有機物を合成する過程は、地球の生態系にとって不可欠である。
Photosynthesis, that is, the process by which plants use light energy to synthesize organic compounds, is essential for the Earth's ecosystem.
このシステムはAIを搭載しています。すなわち、従来は人間が行っていた作業を自動化できるのです。
This system is equipped with AI. In other words, it can automate tasks that were conventionally performed by humans.
Imagine wearing a fancy suit to play soccer. That is how using this word in casual talk sounds. It is for very formal writing or speeches. For everyday talk, use other words.
すなわち is like saying 'that is to say'. It rephrases something in a formal way. つまり is more common. It can mean 'in short' or 'so'. It summarizes or concludes. 要するに means 'to sum up'. It gets to the main point quickly.
Use this when you want to say something again in a clearer way. It helps people understand better. It makes sure everyone knows what you mean.
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