要するに
🃏 Flashcard
要するに
you suru ni
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in short; in a word; to sum up
N2
Tap to test your recall · +10 XP
📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading
you suru ni
Post ID
51187
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
in short; in a word; to sum up
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
要するに
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat 要するに 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 要するに. 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 要するに mean?
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In short; in a word; to sum up
What JLPT level is 要するに?
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JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 要するに in a sentence?
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Attach 要するに (you suru ni) 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 要するに formal or casual Japanese?
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要するに is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember 要するに 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.