JLPT N1 Grammar - Page 9

Study JLPT N1 grammar patterns

てもどうにもならない
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It’s no use
Usage Context: Used to express the futility of an action, often out of frustration.
Formation: Verb in te-form + もどうにもならない
ても始まらない
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Even if done, it won't help
Usage Context: Used when expressing that an action is futile or won't change the outcome.
Formation: Verb-て form + も始まらない
ても差し支えない
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It’s okay if ~; Can ~
Usage Context: Used to give permission or to indicate that it is not a problem to do something.
Formation: Verb (te-form) + 〜ても差し支えない
てしかるべきだ
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Should; it’s only natural to
Usage Context: Used to express that a situation or outcome is expected or natural given the circumstances.
Formation: Verb (て-form) + しかるべきだ
ってば
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I said; I told you to
Usage Context: Commonly used in informal, everyday conversation, especially when repeating oneself out of frustration.
Formation: Attached to the end of a sentence or clause to emphasize a point.
てやまない
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Never stop; always
Usage Context: Commonly used in formal contexts to express enduring emotions or wishes.
Formation: Verb て-form + やまない
と相まって
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Together with; combined with
Usage Context: This form is used when expressing how two elements combine to produce a particular outcome.
Formation: Noun + と相まって
とあれば
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If; if it’s the case that
Usage Context: Used in contexts where an action or decision is contingent upon a specific condition being met.
Formation: Commonly attached to nouns or conditions to express a necessity or requirement.
とあって
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Because of; given that
Usage Context: Used to explain a cause or reason due to a special situation or circumstance.
Formation: Noun + とあって
とばかりに
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As if; as though
Usage Context: Often used in literary or expressive contexts where an action conveys an unspoken thought or intention.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + とばかりに
といえども
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Even; even if
Usage Context: Used to make a concession or acknowledge an exception while still affirming a principle or action.
Formation: Noun + といえども
AといいBといい
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Both A and B; whether A or B
Usage Context: This form is used to express that both things are good/bad in a similar manner, giving emphasis on comparison.
Formation: Noun + といい + Noun + といい
といったらない
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~is indescribable
Usage Context: Used when describing something in an extreme way, often something positive like beauty or happiness.
Formation: Noun + 〜といったらない or i-Adjective (in plain form) + といったらない
という
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called; named
Usage Context: Used when referring to the name or title of a person, object, or concept.
Formation: (Noun/Noun Phrase) + 〜という
というか
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Or; or more precisely
Usage Context: This form is used when you're unsure of the best description and want to provide alternatives.
Formation: Used between two noun phrases, adjectives, or verbs to contrast or provide an alternative explana...
AというかBというか
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Not sure if it's A or B
Usage Context: Used in conversation when you want to show uncertainty or when both descriptions could apply.
Formation: Noun/な-adjective + というか + Noun/な-adjective + というか; い-adjective/Verb + というか + い-adjective/Verb + というか
というところだ
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Approximately; about
Usage Context: Used when giving an approximate estimate or range.
Formation: Noun + というところだ
というもの
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Something called; something like..
Usage Context: Used when referring to something specific by name or description.
Formation: Noun + というもの
というわけだ
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This means; that's why
Usage Context: Used when explaining reason or conclusion in conversation.
Formation: You form this by taking the plain form of a verb, adjective, or noun, followed by というわけだ.
というわけではない
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It’s not that; it doesn’t mean that
Usage Context: Used when clarifying that a reason is not the only explanation or not entirely true.
Formation: The phrase 'というわけではない' is used after a clause formed with a verb, adjective, or noun.
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