即ち
すなわち
that is (to say), namely, i.e.
JLPT N3
Details
- Part of Speech:
- Conjunction
- Romaji:
- sunawachi
Example Sentences
この町の中心、即ち駅前には大きなデパートがあります。
In the center of this town, that is to say, in front of the station, there is a large department store.
兄の仕事はプログラマー、すなわちスマホアプリを作る人です。
My brother's job is a programmer, that is to say, someone who creates smartphone apps.