まり
tsumari

Adverb

1. that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means

Usually Written in Kana
つまり彼女 かのじょ下手 へた おど だ。
tsumari kanojowa hetana odorikoda.
That is, she is a poor dancer.
Adverb

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

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

3. clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

4. shrinkage

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

5. end; conclusion

Usually Written in Kana
Related to とどのつまり
Noun

6. dead end; corner

Archaic
Usually Written in Kana
Noun

7. distress; being at the end of one's rope

Archaic
Usually Written in Kana
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