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| Apr 4, 2022 at 21:35 | comment | added | Strechie-go | Of course - 「独身でい続けるのは一人で寂しく死ぬということだ。」Transl. "Continuing on single as you are now means you will die sad and alone." In this sense, ということだ is used to express a conclusion. In this case, a sad and lonely death is a conclusion/result of being single. And yes, as far as I know, this expression is fine in casual speech. More here | |
| Apr 4, 2022 at 18:52 | comment | added | user31418 | Could I perhaps get another example sense of this usage ということ? Also, can this expression be used in casual speach.? If not wha can replace it | |
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| S Apr 4, 2022 at 18:06 | history | answered | Strechie-go | CC BY-SA 4.0 |