つまり

詰まり

詰り

[tsumari]

Meanings

1.Adverb

that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means

2.Adverb

in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; basically

3.Noun

clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage

4.Noun

shrinkage

5.Noun

end; conclusion

Related Words

とどのつまりsee also
in the end; after all is said and done

Examples

詰まり、彼は来ないということだ。

In other words, he won't come.

詰まり君が正しかったんだね。

So you were right after all.

詰まり私たちには時間が足りないということだね。

In other words, we don't have enough time, right?