すなわち

即 ち

Common word

  1. conjunction

    that is (to say), namely, i.e.
    word usually written using kana alone

    • すなわち彼はそれをしたくないのだ。
      In other words, he doesn't want to do it.

  2. conjunction

    precisely, exactly, just, nothing but, neither more nor less
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. conjunction

    (and) then
    as 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence
    word usually written using kana alone