つまり
N3詰り
詰まり
[tsumari]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi)
that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
2.adverb (fukushi)
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 (common) (futsuumeishi)
clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
shrinkage
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
end; conclusion
Example Sentences
詰り私の考えは間違っていた。
In other words, I was wrong.
詰り、彼は最初から嘘をついていたのだ。
In short, he was lying from the start.
詰りそれは不可能だという意味だ。
That means it's impossible.