というわけだ

expression

this is why; that means; so it is that

A phrase used to sum up a reason or conclusion, often after an explanation. Equivalent to 'that's why' or 'so that's the situation'.

• 彼かれは昨日きのう遅おそくまで働はたらいていた。というわけで、今朝けさは寝ね坊ぼうした。

  He worked late last night. That's why he overslept this morning.

• つまり、計けい画かくは中ちゅう止しになったというわけだ。

  In short, it means the plan has been canceled.