Japanese phrase
___ということですか？ ___ to i u ko to de su ka
Meaning
Does that mean ___?
When to use it
Asks for confirmation of an understood meaning. It is polite and useful when checking details in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
来週から始まるということですか？ rai shū ka ra haji ma ru to i u ko to de su ka
Does that mean it starts next week?
はい、来週からです。 ha i rai shū ka ra de su
Yes, it starts next week.