that is why, no wonder, it means that

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates logical conclusion or explanation.

[Plain form] + わけだ

10年勉強したのか。上手なわけだ。

Juunen benkyou shita no ka. Jouzu na wake da.

You studied for 10 years? No wonder you are good.

つまり、参加しないわけですね。

Tsumari, sanka shinai wake desu ne.

So, it means you won't participate, right?

Expresses understanding or logical reasoning.

～わけではない

it does not mean that, it is not the case that

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

One of the most important N3 grammar points.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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