Vocabulary

即ち

that is (to say); namely; i.e.

conjunction
freq #43

Example sentences

He was a great authority on astronomy, or the science of the heavenly bodies.

He came to Tokyo five years ago, that is to say, when he was twelve years old.

We have everything we need: money, time, and brains.

I was engaged in it for three years, that is, till I was twenty years old.

I'll finish the work in a week, that is, on May fifth.

My father died three years ago, that is to say in 1977.

A party will be held next Saturday, that is to say, on August 25th.

It was due a week ago, namely on April second.