とは

とは

1. 1

   indicates word or phrase being defined

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)助詞
2. 2

   used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)助詞indicates contrast or adds emphasis to a negative statement
3. 3

   with

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)助詞more emphatic than と
4. 4

   (not) as much as; (not) so much as

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)助詞with neg. verb
5. 5

   the fact that; to think that; such a thing as

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)助詞indicates surprise, disbelief, anger, etc.; sometimes at sentence end