電車が止まったから遅れたというわけだ
Meaning in EnglishThe train stopped so that is why I was late
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N3
〜というわけだ
to iu wake da
Indicates explanatory conclusion from what was said, attaches to a sentence, means so that means or that is why
N3
〜わけだ
wake da
Indicates logical conclusion or natural explanation, attaches to verb adjective or noun, means no wonder or that explains why
N4
〜という
to iu
Indicates name, definition, quotation, or explanation, attaches to a word or sentence, means called, said that, or that is
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〜から
kara
Indicates cause or reason, equivalent to because or since, connects two clauses explaining reason
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〜が
ga
Marks the grammatical subject, highlights new information, can also show slight contrast in some sentences
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〜と
to
Indicates company, quotation, natural condition, complete list, or direct connection between elements
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〜か
ka
Marks a question, alternative, or uncertainty, appears at the sentence end or between options