というわけで

というわけで
expression
so; for that reason; that's why
communication
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(きょう)は以上(いじょう)です。
So, that's all for today.
というわけで、明日(あした)は休(やす)みにしましょう。
So, let's take tomorrow off.
電車(でんしゃ)が止(と)まってしまった。というわけで、会議(かいぎ)に遅(おく)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(い)う (to say), 訳(わけ) (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

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 words

  • 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

Related Words

Compare: そういうわけで (for that reason)
Compare: だから (so / therefore)
Compare: したがって (therefore / consequently)
Compare: そこで (and so / thereupon)
Compare: そんなわけで (so for that reason, that's why)
Compare: そういうことで (so)
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Added 2026.4.6 6:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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