Definition of とは
とは
toha
Common word
expression, particle
1.
indicates word or phrase being defined
2.
used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)(indicates contrast or adds emphasis to a negative statement)
See also:と
3.
4.
(not) as much as, (not) so much as(with neg. verb)
5.
the fact that, to think that, such a thing as(indicates surprise, disbelief, anger, etc.; sometimes at sentence end)