ということだ
🃏 Flashcard
ということだ
to iu koto da
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I heard; it means~; in other words~
N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading
to iu koto da
Post ID
50951
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
I heard; it means~; in other words~
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
ということだ
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat ということだ three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using ということだ. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern ということだ mean?
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I heard; it means~; in other words~
What JLPT level is ということだ?
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JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use ということだ in a sentence?
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Attach ということだ (to iu koto da) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is ということだ formal or casual Japanese?
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ということだ is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember ということだ long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.