〜ということだ

N2

it means that ~ / I hear

Structure

Plain + ということだ

Explanation

「〜ということだ」 means "it means that ~ / I hear". Structure: Plain + ということだ. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku wa raiki ni enki sareru to iu koto desu.

I hear the grasp will be postponed to next quarter.

idou wa raiki ni enki sareru to iu koto desu.

I hear the personnel transfer will be postponed to next quarter.

teikyou wa raiki ni enki sareru to iu koto desu.

I hear the provision will be postponed to next quarter.

tenkan wa raiki ni enki sareru to iu koto desu.

I hear the switch will be postponed to next quarter.

kibo wa raiki ni enki sareru to iu koto desu.

I hear the scale will be postponed to next quarter.

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