〜ということだ
it is said that ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜ということだ” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用は来月始まるということです。
りよう は らいげつ はじまる と いう こと です。
riyou wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.
It is said that the use will start next month.
Everyday life
Example 2指導は来月始まるということです。
しどう は らいげつ はじまる と いう こと です。
shidou wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.
It is said that the guidance will start next month.
Everyday life
Example 3記録は来月始まるということです。
きろく は らいげつ はじまる と いう こと です。
kiroku wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.
It is said that the record will start next month.
Everyday life
Example 4配送は来月始まるということです。
はいそう は らいげつ はじまる と いう こと です。
haisou wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.
It is said that the shipping will start next month.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳は来月始まるということです。
つうやく は らいげつ はじまる と いう こと です。
tsuuyaku wa raigetsu hajimaru to iu koto desu.
It is said that the interpretation will start next month.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
It is said that the use will start next month.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ということだ.
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