というわけで
というわけで
expression
so; for that reason; that's why
1.
so; for that reason; that's why; and so
A conjunctive expression used to draw a conclusion or transition to the next topic based on what has been said. Often used to summarize preceding context before stating a result or action.
というわけで、今日は以上です。
So, that's all for today.
というわけで、明日は休みにしましょう。
So, let's take tomorrow off.
電車が止まってしまった。というわけで、会議に遅れてしまいました。
The train stopped running. That's why I was late for the meeting.
Composed of と (quotative), 言う (to say), 訳 (reason/meaning), and で (particle). Literally 'with that being the reason,' this expression functions as a discourse connector to wrap up an explanation and state its consequence.
Very common in spoken Japanese, presentations, and informal writing. It often appears at the beginning of a concluding sentence or summary.
USAGE NOTE:
Can appear sentence-initially to transition from a preceding context, or mid-sentence to link cause and result. It has a natural, conversational feel and is appropriate in both casual and semi-formal speech.
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- そういうわけで: for that reason — very similar, slightly more emphatic about the specific reason
- だから: so / therefore — more direct and casual
- したがって: therefore / consequently — formal, written style
- そこで: and so / thereupon — transitions to an action taken in response