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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.
言い換えると、賛成ということだ。
In other words, it means you agree.
彼は怠けている。言い換えると、やる気がない。
He's being lazy. In other words, he has no motivation.
この計画は非現実的だ。言い換えると、実行するのは不可能に近い。
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 言い換える (to rephrase) + と (if/when). Typically placed at the beginning of a sentence.
VARIATIONS:
- 言い換えると: standard form
- 言い換えれば: slightly more formal/literary
- 言い換えるなら: "if I were to rephrase"
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 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
- 要するに: in essence; the point is — summarizes rather than rephrases