ということで

expression

so then, with that said, and so

1. so then, and so, therefore

Used to summarize what was previously said and transition to a conclusion, next topic, or action. Common in both casual and semi-formal speech.

ということで、始(はじ)めましょう。

With that, let's begin.

予算(よさん)がないということで、計画(けいかく)は中止(ちゅうし)になった。

Since there was no budget, the plan was cancelled.

全員(ぜんいん)賛成(さんせい)ということで、この案(あん)で進(すす)めます。

Since everyone agrees, we'll go ahead with this plan.

2. with that said, on that note

Used to wrap up a discussion or signal the end of a conversation or meeting.

ということで、今日(きょう)はここまで。

With that, that's all for today.

ということで、また来週(らいしゅう)。

On that note, see you next week.

時間(じかん)がなくなったということで、続(つづ)きは次回(じかい)にしましょう。

Since we've run out of time, let's continue next time.

ということで is a versatile transition expression meaning "and so," "that being the case," or "since that's how it is."

Common collocations

1. Concluding/wrapping up: ということで今日(きょう)はここまで (that's all for today)
2. Transitioning to a decision: ということで、来週(らいしゅう)にしましょう (so let's make it next week)
3. Stating a reason: 雨(あめ)だということで、中止(ちゅうし)になった (since it was raining, it was canceled)

Casual forms

ってことで: casual spoken form
てことで: even more abbreviated

Usage

Extremely common in meetings, presentations, conversations, and media (YouTube, podcasts). Functions as a smooth way to move from explanation to conclusion or action.

Register

Neutral to slightly casual. The full form ということで works in business settings; ってことで is casual only.

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Added 2026.2.10 9:31 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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