adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. that is to say, that is, in other words, I mean, that (this, it) means.
  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.

noun

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. clogging, obstruction, stuffing, (degree of) blockage.
  2. shrinkage.
  3. end, conclusion.
  4. dead end, corner. Archaism.
  5. distress, being at the end of one's rope. Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
つまり
 
 
詰まり つまり
 
詰り つまり