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つまり

that is to say

Pronunciation

つ ま り

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Definitions

MM - #4107 Common N3
adverb

1. That is to say; That is; In other words; I mean; That (this, it) means word usually written using kana alone.

2. In short; In brief; To sum up; Ultimately; In the end; In the long run; When all is said and done; What it all comes down to; When you get right down to it; Basically word usually written using kana alone.

noun

3. Clogging; Obstruction; Stuffing; (degree of) blockage word usually written using kana alone.

4. Shrinkage word usually written using kana alone.

5. End; Conclusion word usually written using kana alone. See also とどのつまり.

6. Dead end; Corner word usually written using kana alone.archaism.

7. Distress; Being at the end of one's rope word usually written using kana alone.archaism.

OTHER FORMS

詰まり 詰り
MM - #4107 Common N3

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