ということだ

と言うことだ

表記・読み：ということだ

1. 1

   I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)indicates hearsayword usually written using kana alone
2. 2

   it appears as if ...

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)expresses conjecture about another person's feelings or mindsetword usually written using kana alone