〜ということだ

N3

it is said that ~

Structure

Plain + ということだ

Explanation

「〜ということだ」 means "it is said that ~". Structure: Plain + ということだ. This is a JLPT N3 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

riyou wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.

It is said that the use will start next month.

shidou wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.

It is said that the guidance will start next month.

kiroku wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.

It is said that the record will start next month.

haisou wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.

It is said that the shipping will start next month.

tsuuyaku wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.

It is said that the interpretation will start next month.

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