Explanation:〜とは
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"〜は〜という意味だ"
Used to define or explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept. It is equivalent to "what is" or "refers to" in English and is typically used when giving a formal definition or explanation.
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N + とは
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- Definition or Explanation: "〜とは" is used to clarify or define a term or concept, similar to "means" or "is defined as" in English.
- Formal Tone: This expression is often used in formal or academic settings, though it can also appear in daily conversations when providing clear explanations.
- Common in Written Language: It is frequently used in dictionaries, textbooks, or when explaining new terms or concepts.
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N2
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The casual way of saying "〜とは" is "〜って"
Sample sentenes
「ググる」とはGoogleで調べることだ。
"Guguru" means to search on Google.
「朝活」とは朝の時間を有効活用して、勉強したり、軽く運動したりすることだ
"Asakatsu" means to make effective use of the morning time by studying or doing light exercise.
「就活」とは就職活動のことだ。
"Shūkatsu" refers to job hunting activities.
「婚活」とは結婚相手を見つけるための活動のことだ。
"Konkatsu" refers to activities for finding a marriage partner.
「タピる」とはどういう意味ですか。
What does "Tapiru" mean?
「AI」とは人工知能の略である。
"AI" is the abbreviation for artificial intelligence.
Vocabulary
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就職活動 | しゅうしょくかつどう | job hunting |