1. Adverb (fukushi)

   that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means

   Usually written using kana alone

   つまり彼女は下手な踊り子だ。

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

   Usually written using kana alone

3. Noun

   clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage

   Usually written using kana alone

4. shrinkage

   Usually written using kana alone

5. end; conclusion

   Usually written using kana alonesee とどのつまり

6. dead end; corner

   Usually written using kana aloneArchaic

7. distress; being at the end of one's rope

   Usually written using kana aloneArchaic

Also written 詰り【つまり】tsumari