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4 Jun 2014
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What does とは mean? When do I use it? 例:「よいパンとは…」(from a manga book)
What does とは mean? When do I use it? 例:「よいパンとは…」(from a manga book)
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You can use とは when you explain (or ask to explain) about something.
ex.
スマートフォンとは、高機能の携帯電話のことだ。
費用対効果とは何ですか？ (or simply 費用対効果とは？)
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