〜わけだ that is why, so that means, no wonder
Core meaning - that is why, so that means, no wonder
Form - Noun + という + わけだ; Verb (plain) + わけだ; い-Adj + わけだ; な-Adj + な + わけだ
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
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Pattern scope
- Use this pattern as a grammar frame: Noun + という + わけだ; Verb (plain) + わけだ; い-Adj + わけだ; な-Adj + な + わけだ.
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So that is why (you practice every day).
In everyday context, So that is why (you practice every day).
In real communication, So that is why (you practice every day).
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