in this way; along these lines; similarly
A formal or literary expression used to introduce a statement that follows from what was just said, similar to 'thus' or 'in this manner'. Often used in writing or speeches.
In this way, I myself have had the same experience.
Thus, he was opposed to the plan.
Usually written in kana; the kanji 斯く is rare.
Rare kanji form; learners should use the kana spelling.
From the classical adverb かく (thus) + 言う (to say). The phrase literally means 'speaking thus' and is used as a fixed expression.