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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

要するに

接続:文。要するに、文。
In short, the most important thing is
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/つまり. 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。要するに、文。Summary of the CORE part after a long paragraph, so it usually comes after a circular explanation.
説明が長かった。要するに、予算が足りないのだ。
Long explanation, in short, lack of budget.
要するに、今すぐ決める必要はない。
In short, there is no need to decide right away.
いろいろ理由を並べていたが、要するにやりたくないのだ。
He made all kinds of excuses, but in short, he didn't want to do it.

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