what do you mean

どういう意味ですか

相手の発言の意味を説明してほしいときに使う言葉。

やさしい英語で： You say this when you want someone to explain something they have said.

• What do you mean? I do not understand.
• What do you mean by expensive?
• You called the plan unusual. What do you mean?

使い方： what do you mean by something? (What do you mean by a fair price?)

類義語： could you explain?

よく使う表現： what do you mean?, what do you mean…

どういうことだ

相手の発言への驚きや怒りを表す言葉。

やさしい英語で： You say this to show that you are surprised or upset by what someone has said.

• What do you mean, I cannot come?
• What do you mean, the tickets are gone?
• What do you mean, we have to pay again?

使い方： what do you mean, + statement? (What do you mean, you sold my bike?)

よく使う表現： what do you mean?, what do you mean…