～ということだ
to iu koto da
It is reported that; this means that
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Plain clause + ということだ for reported information or a conclusion. In reports, present affirmative nouns and na-adjectives can retain だ before と.
Explanation 説明
Report information heard from a source, or summarize a conclusion drawn from prior information. A source is often stated in the reporting use. In the conclusion use it means this means that, not necessarily hearsay.
Examples 例文
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事務所の話では、明日の見学会は中止になるということです。
According to the office, tomorrow's tour will be canceled.
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先生によると、試験は来週の金曜日だということです。
According to our teacher, the exam is next Friday.
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連絡がないのは、まだ決まっていないということですね。
No news means that it has not been decided yet, right?
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店の案内によると、月曜日は休みだということです。
According to the shop notice, it is closed on Mondays.
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二人で六千円なら、一人三千円ということです。
If it is six thousand yen for two people, that means three thousand yen each.
How related patterns differ 比較
まさか expresses disbelief or surprise. ということだ can report information or draw a conclusion without necessarily expressing surprise. 不思議ではない judges an event as understandable rather than unexpected.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ということだ | It is reported that; this means that | 事務所の話では、明日の見学会は中止になるということです。 According to the office, tomorrow's tour will be canceled. |
| ～まさか | Surely not; never expected; it cannot be that | まさかこんな所で会うとは思いませんでした。 I never expected to meet you in a place like this. |
| ～どうやら | Apparently; it seems | どうやら、会議は中止になったようだ。 Apparently, the meeting has been canceled. |
| ～によると | According to a source | 天気予報によると、明日は風が強くなるそうです。 According to the weather forecast, the wind will get stronger tomorrow. |
| ～というものだ | That is what one calls; it is fair to say | 困っている人を助ける。それが思いやりというものです。 Helping someone in trouble is what one calls consideration. |
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