~ means that ~

Intermediate

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Used to explain or define the meaning of something.

[Phrase A] + というのは + [Explanation B] + ということだ

努力するというのは、諦めないということだ。

Doryoku suru to iu no wa, akiramenai to iu koto da.

Making an effort means not giving up.

Used for explanations and definitions.

～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 ~

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Last updated: Jan 10

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