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Zach

詰まり

詰り

Reading

Kana: つまり
Romaji: tsumari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

adv
1

that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

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

Note: word usually written using kana alone
noun
3

clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage

Note: word usually written using kana alone
4

shrinkage

Note: word usually written using kana alone
5

end; conclusion

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: とどのつまり
6

dead end; corner

Note: word usually written using kana alone; archaism
7

distress; being at the end of one's rope

Note: word usually written using kana alone; archaism

Kanji

詰
Readings: キツ、 キチ、 つ.める、 つ.め、 -づ.め、 つ.まる、 つ.む
Meanings: packed, close, pressed, reprove, rebuke, blame

Example Sentences

つまり結論(けつろん)をいうとね。
➥This is the bottom line.
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つまり彼女(かのじょ)は下手(へた)な踊(おど)り子(こ)だ。
➥That is, she is a poor dancer.
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彼女(かのじょ)と一緒(いっしょ)にいると気詰(きづ)まりだ。
➥I feel ill at ease in her company.
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彼(かれ)はつまりだまされたのだ。
➥He was to all intents and purposes deceived.
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つまり、５月(ごがつ)１０日(にち)のことだ。
➥That is to say, on May 10th.
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つまり、父(ちち)は母(はは)より２歳(さい)年上(としうえ)です。
➥That is, Father is two years older than Mother.
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