Adverb
Usually written in kana
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 in kana
3. clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
4. shrinkage
5. end; conclusion