～つまり (〜tsumari)
Explanation
Summarizing, restating, or clarifying a point: 'in other words', 'that is to say'.
Formation
Sentence A + つまり + Sentence B (rephrasing)
Detailed Explanation
The ～つまり grammar point is used to restate or clarify in a concise way what has been said. It can be translated as 'in other words', 'that is to say', or 'in short'.
Examples
彼は大学の教授です。つまり、専門家です。
Kare wa daigaku no kyouju desu. Tsumari, senmonka desu.
He is a university professor. In other words, he is an expert.
今日は土曜日だ。つまり、明日は日曜日だ。
Kyou wa doyoubi da. Tsumari, ashita wa nichiyoubi da.
Today is Saturday. That is to say, tomorrow is Sunday.
山田さんは友達のお姉さんです。つまり、私たちの知り合いです。
Yamada-san wa tomodachi no oneesan desu. Tsumari, watashitachi no shiriai desu.
Ms. Yamada is my friend's older sister. In short, she's someone we know.
彼女はフランス出身です。つまり、フランス語が話せます。
Kanojo wa Furansu shusshin desu. Tsumari, Furansugo ga hanasemasu.
She is from France. In other words, she can speak French.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.