そんなことを言うなんて
To say such a thing!
Japanese
こと
こと
Meaning: thing, matter, fact, circumstance
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Example sentences
Studying every day is necessary.
環境を守るために、できることをすべきだ。
To protect the environment, we should do what we can.
いえ、そんなことはありません。
No, that's not the case.
その問題にについては、後の章で詳しく触れることにします。
I will touch upon that issue in more detail in a later chapter.
彼が犯人でないことは明らかだ。
It is clear that he is not the culprit.
詳しいことは本人に直接聞いてください。
Please ask the person directly for more details.
多くの経験をえることができた
I was able to gain a lot of experience.
そんなこと、できるかよ！
As if I could do such a thing!
困ったことがあれば、なんでも相談してください。
If you have any problems, please talk to me about anything.
Usage Notes
Used to nominalize verbs and adjectives. Also used to express abstract concepts, as opposed to もの which refers to physical objects. Often used in set phrases and formal writing.
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