You use this to tell what you heard from someone else. You also use it to explain or sum up a situation. It means 'I hear that...' or 'it means that...'.
Clause + ということだPrimary
You use this to tell what you heard from someone else. You also use it to explain or sum up a situation. It means 'I hear that...' or 'it means that...'.
天気予報によると、大型の台風が接近しているということです。
According to the weather forecast, a large typhoon is approaching.
山田さんは今日の会議には出席できないということです。
I've heard that Yamada-san cannot attend today's meeting.
調査の結果、原因は設計ミスだったということだ。
According to the investigation, the cause was a design error.
彼が来月日本に来るということは、もうみんな知っていますよ。
Everyone already knows that he's coming to Japan next month, you know.
つまり、この仕事は明日までに終えなければならない、ということですね。
So, that means this work must be finished by tomorrow, right?
This phrase is like saying, "So, this is what it means?" or "In short, this is it." You use it to check if you understand something correctly. It helps you make sure everyone is on the same page.
This is different from 〜そうだ. That means you heard something. This means the information is more official. It is like a report or an announcement. It is also different from 〜とのことだ. That is for news from a person. This is for facts, not from a specific person.
Use this when you want to share facts. It shows you are just reporting. You are not saying it is your own idea. This makes your message sound fair and neutral.
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