ということだ
Meanings
Expression
1. I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ... (Usually kana, indicates hearsay)
2. it appears as if ... (Usually kana, expresses conjecture about another person's feelings or mindset)
Other spellings
と言うことだ
Kanji in other spellings
Examples10
ボブ
I hear that Bob and Lucy have broken up.
彼ら
It's said that they will soon be leaving Tokyo.
内閣
They say that the cabinet will fall.
その
The report states that there will be a depression.
狐
It is said that the fox is more cunning than any other animal.
死傷者
Casualties are said to total up to 1,000.