This phrase shows a conclusion. It means 'that's why' or 'it makes sense'. You use it when something becomes clear.
Clause + わけだPrimary
This phrase shows a conclusion. It means 'that's why' or 'it makes sense'. You use it when something becomes clear.
５個で千円だから、１個２００円なわけだ。
It's 1000 yen for five, so it makes sense that one is 200 yen.
終電が遅れたと聞いた。それでみんな急いでいたわけか。
I heard the last train was delayed. So that's why everyone was in a hurry.
料理が嫌いなわけではないですが、毎日作るのは少し面倒です。
It's not that I dislike cooking, but making it every day is a bit of a hassle.
つまり、AとBは等しいので、A+CはB+Cと等しくなるわけです。
In other words, since A and B are equal, it follows that A+C is equal to B+C.
当時は気づかなかったが、彼が親切にしてくれたのは、何か下心があったわけだった。
I didn't realize it at the time, but the reason he was being kind to me was that he had some ulterior motive.
This phrase helps you say 'no' softly. It is like saying 'it's not that I don't want to' in English. You use it when you want to explain your real reason without sounding rude.
Both 'wake da' and 'hazu da' show a conclusion. 'Hazu da' means you expect something to be true. It is a strong guess. 'Wake da' means something is clearly true. It is a logical result of facts you know.
Watch out: Do not mix up "わけだ" and "わけがない". "わけだ" means "it makes sense". It shows a logical result. "わけがない" means "no way". It shows something is impossible. These two phrases mean the opposite thing.
Use this when you understand something new. It shows you connect ideas. You realize why something is true. It means, "Ah, I get it now."
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