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Definition and Synonyms for 即ち
| 1. |
迚もかくても |
次のとおりで |
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That Is To Say |
as follows |
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Synonyms: |
つまり, なじる, すなわち, とりもなおさず, 言ってみれば, 詰まる |
| 2. |
言いかえれば |
すなわち |
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Id Est |
that is to say |
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Synonyms: |
すなわち, 言い換える |
| 3. |
言いかえれば |
言い換えれば |
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Id Est |
in other words |
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Synonyms: |
すなわち, 言い換える |
Meanings for each kanji in 即ち
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即 |
instant; namely; as is; conform; agree; adapt |
Sample Sentences for 即ち
人間はいつでも二つの基本的な願望を持っている。即ち苦痛から逃れること、快楽に到達することである。
Human beings usually have two basic desires: to get away from pain and to arrive at pleasure.
彼は天文学、即ち天文の学問の偉大な権威であった。
He was a great authority on astronomy, or the science of the heavenly bodies.
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