要するに
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Base form used as a sentence-initial adverb to summarize or conclude. It connects ideas by providing a concise summary.
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are reviewing a project report in the office. Ken is summarizing the key findings, and User is asked to provide a concise takeaway.
要するに
ようするに
in a word, after all, in short
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine you're summarizing a long story and say, 'In a word, it's all about...' This sounds like 'yo-suru-ni' — think 'You sure need' a summary: 'You sure need' → 要するに (yō suru ni, 'in short').
Cultural Note
In Japanese conversations and writing, 『要するに』 (yō suru ni, 'in short') is often used to conclude or summarize a point, similar to 'in essence' or 'to sum up' in English. It's common in speeches, essays, and business meetings to clarify key takeaways.
Forms
Base: 要するにBase form used as a sentence-initial adverb to summarize or conclude. It connects ideas by providing a concise summary.