JLPT N1 Grammar - Page 10

Study JLPT N1 grammar patterns

AといわずBといわず
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Not just A, but B as well
Usage Context: This form is used to emphasize that something applies across a variety of instances or cases.
Formation: Noun + といわず + Noun + といわず
ときたら
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When it comes to; concerning
Usage Context: To emphasize or criticize something or someone, often in a somewhat negative context.
Formation: Noun + ときたら
ときている
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Because; given that
Usage Context: This form is used to explain why something is natural or unsurprising given certain facts.
Formation: Nouns + ときている; Adjectives (い-adj) + ときている; Verbs (plain form) + ときている
ところがある
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There is; has some aspect of
Usage Context: Used to describe some noticeable characteristic or aspect of someone or something.
Formation: noun + ところがある; verb dictionary form + ところがある
ところから
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From the fact that; because
Usage Context: Used when you want to explain the reason something is known or notable.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + ところから / Adjective + ところから / Noun + ところから
とみられる
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To be regarded as; to be expected to
Usage Context: Used in formal writing or reporting to indicate an observation or expectation about a noun.
Formation: Noun + とみられる
とみるや
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Upon seeing
Usage Context: Used to describe an immediate reaction or action after perceiving something.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + とみるや
ともなく
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To do something without thinking about it
Usage Context: This form is used when describing actions done in a vague or absentminded way.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + ともなく
ともなると
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When; once (something happens)
Usage Context: Used to express change or a new situation that arises once a particular condition is achieved.
Formation: Noun + ともなると
ともすれば
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Apt to; prone to
Usage Context: Used to describe a tendency or inclination in behavior or emotions.
Formation: Verb + ともすれば
と思いきや
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I thought; contrary to expectations
Usage Context: Used when the outcome is different from what was initially expected, often causing surprise or disbelief.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + 〜と思いきや
とりわけ
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Especially; particularly
Usage Context: Commonly used to emphasize a particularly important element within a group.
Formation: Used before a noun or a phrase to highlight it as special or important.
とされる
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Is considered; is regarded as
Usage Context: Used to convey what is commonly thought or considered about something or someone.
Formation: Noun + とされる; Verb plain form + とされる; い-adjective + とされる; な-adjective + とされる
とっさに
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At once; right away
Usage Context: This form is used in situations where someone does something instant or reflexively.
Formation: Used with verbs to indicate an immediate reaction or quick movement.
としたって
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Even if; even though
Usage Context: Used when discussing hypothetical situations where the result does not change even if certain conditions are met.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + としたって; Noun + だとしたって; い-adjective + としたって
として〜ない
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Not even one; Never
Usage Context: Used to express that not a single unit/smallest possible unit of something happens.
Formation: Noun + として + Verb (negative form)
とて
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Even if; even though
Usage Context: This form is used to indicate that something is true or valid even under specified conditions.
Formation: Noun + とて
とても〜ない
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Cannot possibly
Usage Context: Used when emphasizing the impossibility of an action or state due to extreme difficulty.
Formation: とても + Verb (in negative form)
とは
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〜とは
Usage Context: Used to introduce a definition or explanation of a word or concept.
Formation: Used after a noun to define or explain its meaning.
とはいえ
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Nonetheless; although
Usage Context: Used to acknowledge a condition, fact, or situation, but then provide a contrasting or restraining idea.
Formation: Attach directly to a verb, adjective, or noun.
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