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Meaning of 即ち(すなわち) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

即ち, 則ち, 乃ち, 輒
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
すなわち
Romaji
sunawachi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi), conjunction
    Meaning
    that is; namely; i.e.

Example Sentences

即ち, 則ち, 乃ち, 輒, すなわち used in context

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

from, possessive particle, whereupon, accordingly

On: ナイ, ダイ, ノ, アイ

Kun: の, すなわ.ち, なんじ

2 strokes

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JLPT 1

instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt

On: ソク

Kun: つ.く, つ.ける, すなわ.ち

7 strokes

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JLPT 2

rule, follow, based on, model after

On: ソク

Kun: のっと.る

9 strokes

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promptly, easily, i.e.

On: チョウ

Kun: すなわち, わきぎ

14 strokes

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