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JLPT N3 Intermediate

ってことは

Casual expression meaning ‘so that means’ or ‘in other words’.

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ということは formal version
Expression / Conjunction

"So that means..." / "In other words..."

Connects a previous statement to a logical conclusion or clarifies the implication of what was just said.

Example

A 終電 、 もう 行っちゃった みたい 。
B ってこと は 、 歩いて 帰る しか ない の ?

[A:] It looks like the last train already left. [B:] So that means we have no choice but to walk home?

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ってことは
ってことは
Casual expression meaning 'so that means' or 'in other words'.
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