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と言うことだ
Readings
ということだ
toiukotoda
English
Expression
Usually written using kana alone
indicates hearsay
I've heard that ..., rumour has it that ...

Expression
Usually written using kana alone
expresses conjecture about another person's feelings or mindset
it appears as if ...

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Grammar
ということだ: it must mean, it boils down to
ということ
Kanjis
ON: ゲン, ゴン KUN: い.う, こと
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Stroke: 7 Grade: 2 JLPT: N4 SKIP: 2-1-6 FC: 0060.0


Phrases
ボブとルーシーは交際をやめたということだ。
Parts: 交際 (こうさい) 止める (やめる) と言うことだ (ということだ)
I hear that Bob and Lucy have broken up.