- 1. [conj] that is (to say); namely; i.e. (uk)
- 2. [conj] precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less (uk)
- 3. [conj] (and) then — as 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence (uk)
Kanji in this word
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instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adaptOn: ソク (soku)Kun: つ.く (tsu.ku)、 つ.ける (tsu.keru)、 すなわ.ち (sunawa.chi)
Example Sentences
すなわち彼はそれをしたくないのだ。
sunawachi kareha sorewoshitakunainoda .
In other words, he doesn't want to do it.