うことだ
to iu kotoda

Expression

1. I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...

Usually Written in Kana
ボブとルーシーは交際 こうさいをやめたということだ。
bobuto rūshiiwa kōsaio yametato iu kotoda.
I hear that Bob and Lucy have broken up.
Expression

2. it appears as if ...

Usually Written in Kana