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JLPT N3 Grammar

ということだ

N3伝聞・結論

N3 · 伝聞・結論 · plain form + ということだ

I heard that; it means that

plain form + ということだ

Can report hearsay, or state a conclusion or explanation drawn from the previous context.

In hearsay use, the source is often a notice, report, or explanation; in conclusion use, it means 'that means.'

掲示によると、明日の説明会はオンラインで行われるということだ。

According to the notice, tomorrow's information session will be held online.

Judge from context whether it is hearsay or conclusion; do not translate it mechanically.

Either what someone says, or the conclusion drawn from earlier information.

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