This phrase explains something. It tells you the reason why. It is like saying "so that means" or "in other words."
Clause + というわけだPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + というわけだ
い-Adjective + というわけだ
な-Adjective + だ + というわけだ
Noun + だ + というわけだ
This phrase explains something. It tells you the reason why. It is like saying "so that means" or "in other words."
仕入れ先が価格を上げてきました。したがって、我々も販売価格を改定せざるを得ない、というわけです。
The supplier has raised their prices. Therefore, it means we have no choice but to revise our sales prices as well.
彼は急に会社を辞めたが、実は起業の準備をしていた。だからあの時、あんなに忙しそうにしていたというわけだったのか。
He suddenly quit his job, but he was actually preparing to start his own business. So that's why he seemed so busy back then, huh.
「明日は朝から晩まで会議なんだ。」「じゃあ、明日の飲み会には来られないというわけだね。」
"I have meetings from morning till night tomorrow." "So, that means you can't come to the drinking party tomorrow, right?"
５カ国語も話せるということは、彼に語学の才能があるというわけだが、努力も相当したに違いない。
The fact that he can speak five languages means he has a talent for them, but he must have also put in a considerable amount of effort.
このレストラン、いつも混んでるね。安くて美味しいから、人気があるというわけだ。
This restaurant is always crowded, isn't it? Since it's cheap and delicious, that's why it's so popular.
This phrase shows a strong link. It means the idea that comes next is very clear. It is the only logical answer. The speaker is very sure about it.
This is like 〜わけだ. But 〜というわけだ adds more explanation. It is not just 'no wonder'. It is more like 'so, the reason is...'. This is also like 〜ということだ. But 〜ということだ just tells you facts. 〜というわけだ tells you the reason for the facts. 〜ということだ tells 'what'. 〜というわけだ tells 'why'.
Use this when you want to check if you understand something correctly. You repeat what you heard in your own words. This shows you were listening carefully.
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