conjunction

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. that is (to say), namely, i.e..
  2. precisely, exactly, just, nothing but, neither more nor less.
  3. (and) then. As 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
すなわち
 
即ち すなわち
つなわ
 
即ち つなわち
 
則ち すなわち
つなわ
 
則ち つなわち
 
乃ち すなわち
つなわ
 
乃ち つなわち
 
輒ち すなわち
つなわ
 
輒ち つなわち
便
 
便ち すなわち
つなわ
便
 
便ち つなわち