言(い)い換(か)えると

いいかえると
expression
in other words; to put it another way; that is to say
grammatical
1. in other words; to put it another way; that is to say
A sentence connector used to rephrase or restate what was just said in different words.
言(い)い換(か)えると、賛成(さんせい)ということだ。
In other words, it means you agree.
彼(かれ)は怠(なま)けている。言(い)い換(か)えると、やる気(き)がない。
He's being lazy. In other words, he has no motivation.
この計画(けいかく)は非現実的(ひげんじつてき)だ。言(い)い換(か)えると、実行(じっこう)するのは不可能(ふかのう)に近(ちか)い。
This plan is unrealistic. To put it another way, carrying it out is nearly impossible.

A sentence connector used to rephrase or clarify what was just said. Literally "if one rephrases it" — from 言(い)い換(か)える (to rephrase) + と (if/when). Typically placed at the beginning of a sentence.

Forms

Similar words

  • つまり: in short; that is — the most common equivalent, slightly more casual
  • すなわち: namely; that is — more formal and literary
  • 要(よう)するに: in essence; the point is — summarizes rather than rephrases

Related Words

Compare: つまり (in short)
Compare: すなわち (namely)
Compare: 要(よう)するに (in essence)
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