つまり

まり

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    that is to say, that is, in other words, I mean, that (this, it) means
    word usually written using kana alone

    • つまり彼女は下手な踊り子だ。
      That is, she is a poor dancer.
  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
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    clogging, obstruction, stuffing, (degree of) blockage
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    shrinkage
    word usually written using kana alone

  5. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    end, conclusion
    word usually written using kana alone

  6. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    dead end, corner
    word usually written using kana alone
    archaic

  7. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    distress, being at the end of one's rope
    word usually written using kana alone
    archaic