adverb (fukushi), usually written using kana
1. that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means- 2. in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; basically
noun (common) (futsuumeishi), usually written using kana
3. clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage- 4. shrinkage
- 5. end; conclusion
noun (common) (futsuumeishi), usually written using kana, archaic
6. dead end; corner- 7. distress; being at the end of one's rope