JLPT N2 Grammar - Page 10

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のみならず
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Not only; as well as
Usage Context: Used in both written and spoken Japanese to emphasize that one thing is true but something additional is also true.
Formation: Noun + のみならず, Verb + のみならず, Adjective + のみならず
やら〇〇やら
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Things like A and B; listing examples
Usage Context: This form is used when you want to give examples of a mixture of things or activities, emphasizing the variety or com...
Formation: Noun 1 + やら + Noun 2 + やら
あるいは
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Or; alternatively
Usage Context: Used when presenting two or more options.
Formation: Noun + あるいは + Noun
一方で
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On one hand; on the other hand
Usage Context: Used when discussing contrasting or parallel situations.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) ＋ 一方で; Noun ＋ の＋ 一方で; い-adjective ＋ 一方で; な-adjective ＋ な 一方で
かねない
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Could happen; not unlikely to
Usage Context: Used when there is a real possibility of a negative outcome.
Formation: This form is usually used with plain-form verbs.
抜く
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To do something thoroughly; to finish completely
Usage Context: Used when emphasizing the effort and persistence put into completing an action.
Formation: Verb stem + 抜く
しかも
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Moreover; furthermore
Usage Context: Used when providing additional or emphasizing information that is relevant to the main point of discussion.
Formation: Used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce additional information.
てでも
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Even if one has to; by any means necessary.
Usage Context: Used when expressing a strong determination to achieve a desired outcome by doing whatever it takes.
Formation: Verb in て-form + でも
とか（で）
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Things like; such as; among other things.
Usage Context: Used to give examples or things of similar nature when listing.
Formation: Noun + とか（で）; Verb (Informal) + とか（で）; Adjective (Informal) + とか（で）
つつ
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While; even though
Usage Context: Use 〜つつ to describe actions that happen concurrently or to highlight a contrast between two actions.
Formation: Verb stem + つつ
にも関わらず
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In spite of; although
Usage Context: Used to express an action or fact that is contrary to what one would expect from the first clause.
Formation: Noun + にも関わらず, Verb dictionary form + にも関わらず, i-Adjective + にも関わらず, na-Adjective + にも関わらず
もとより
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from the beginning; of course
Usage Context: Used to emphasize that something is naturally expected or known without saying.
Formation: Noun + もとより
のみ
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Only
Usage Context: Used to emphasize that something is exclusive or limited to a single object, action, or state.
Formation: Noun + のみ
〇〇抜きで
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Without 〇〇; 〇〇 off.
Usage Context: Used when indicating that something is done without a specific thing, person, or element.
Formation: Noun + 抜きで
〇〇次第だ
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Up to 〇〇
Usage Context: Used to express that the result or situation depends on the preceding phrase.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + 次第
〇〇にしては
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For 〇〇; Considering 〇〇
Usage Context: Use it to express something that is unexpected or surprising, given a particular context or standard.
Formation: Noun + にしては
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