とのこと
Reading: とのこと
Meaning: that's what I heard, it is said that
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Example Sentence
先生 が 休む とのこと だった
I heard that the teacher will be absent.
Usage Notes
Used when reporting information heard from others, similar to 'according to' or 'I heard that'.
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