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8週4日目 ということは…
Connecting words and organizing arguments
8週4日目

つまり

接続:文。つまり、文。
in short, in other words
注意 / Note:つまり rephrasing; 要するに summarizes the core point; ということは infer from the information just mentioned.
比較 / Compare:Same song: ということは/要するに. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:文。つまり、文。Say the same thing AGAIN in a different, more concise way. No new information added.
彼は私の母の兄です。つまり、叔父です。
They are my mother's brothers, that is, my uncles.
全員が反対した。つまり、計画は中止だ。
Everyone protested, meaning the plan stopped.
会員は年々減っている。つまり、収入も減っているということだ。
The number of members gradually decreases each year. In other words, income is also falling.

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