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兄が貴方に宜しくとのことです。
My brother sends you his regards.
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ラジオによると、北海道で嵐が起こるとの事だ。
According to the radio, a storm is imminent in Hokkaido.
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Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
会長さんは今日いらっしゃらないとの事だ (the boss apparently won't be coming in today)
Basic Examples:
来られないとの連絡が有りました ((he) left a message saying (he) couldn't come)
Related Expressions
ということ
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
Although not technically 敬語, this is usually used in formal situations, like in the workplace.
とのことだ – "I heard that..." (reports info from others)
例: 先生は休みとのことです。→ “Apparently, the teacher is off.”
ものだ – "It’s natural that..." / "Used to..." (truths, habits, morals)
例: 子供はよく遊ぶものだ。→ “Kids naturally play a lot.”
例: 先生は休みとのことです。→ “Apparently, the teacher is off.”
ものだ – "It’s natural that..." / "Used to..." (truths, habits, morals)
例: 子供はよく遊ぶものだ。→ “Kids naturally play a lot.”
Questions/Discussion
So is this basically んです but with the added idea of someone was speaking?
