JLPT N2 Grammar - Page 2

Study JLPT N2 grammar patterns

ばかりか
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Not only; but also
Usage Context: Used when you want to emphasize that there is more information beyond what is already known or expected.
Formation: Noun + ばかりか / Verb (dictionary form) + ばかりか / Adjective + ばかりか
か〇〇ないかのうちに
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Just as; no sooner than
Usage Context: This form is used when you want to say that one event follows another very closely.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + か + Verb ない form + かのうちに
甲斐がある
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Worthwhile; rewarding; to be worth it
Usage Context: Used to express the idea that an effort or action was valuable or produced a meaningful result.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + 甲斐がある
に限らず
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Not limited to; not just
Usage Context: Used when indicating that the scope or target is broader than what is specifically mentioned.
Formation: Noun + 〜に限らず
おまけに
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On top of that; what’s more
Usage Context: Typically used in conversation when adding more information that is notable or impactful.
Formation: Preceded by sentences, adjectives, verbs in their plain forms or nouns + の.
てはいられない
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Cannot keep doing something forever
Usage Context: Used to emphasize that one cannot continue doing something because of time constraints or urgency.
Formation: Verb in te-form + てはいられない
上は
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Now that; since
Usage Context: Used when stating a conclusion or determination based on a specific situation or condition.
Formation: Verb casual past (た形) + 上は
ばかり
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Only; just
Usage Context: Used to express that something is the only thing occurring, or just occurred recently.
Formation: Used after nouns or verbs in their plain past form.
ばかりに
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Simply because; on account of
Usage Context: Used when an undesirable outcome occurs because of something simple or trivial.
Formation: Verb-casual + ばかりに / い-adjective + ばかりに / な-adjective + なばかりに / Noun + であるばかりに
なくて済む
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To avoid needing something
Usage Context: Used when you want to express relief from having to do something undesirable.
Formation: Verb (negative form, 〜ない) + なくて済む
につけ
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Every time; whenever
Usage Context: Used to express an occurrence or a thought that happens every time a particular event or condition is met.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + につけ, noun + につけ
恐らく
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Probably; likely
Usage Context: Used when you want to express a degree of uncertainty but speculate that something is quite probable.
Formation: 恐らく + sentence (plain form).
幸いなことに
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Fortunately; luckily
Usage Context: Used to highlight a positive outcome or situation.
Formation: Used to introduce a clause that describes something good that happened unexpectedly.
どころか
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Far from; not at all.
Usage Context: Used to contrast expectations and reality, indicating the opposite of what was thought.
Formation: Noun + どころか; Verb (dictionary form) + どころか; Adjective + どころか
くせして
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And yet; despite
Usage Context: Used to show frustration or contradiction, pointing out something unexpected or hypocritical.
Formation: Noun + のくせして; Verb (informal) + くせして; Adj + くせして
まい
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I will not; I resolve not to.
Usage Context: Used when the speaker has a strong intention or decision not to do something.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + まい
にて
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At; in
Usage Context: This form is used in formal or written contexts, such as announcements, invitations, and news.
Formation: Noun + にて
恐れがある
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There is a risk of; likely to
Usage Context: Used to express concern or caution about situations that might happen.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + 恐れがある; Noun + 恐れがある
末に
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After a long process; finally
Usage Context: Used to indicate that after a significant amount of time, effort, or consideration, a final outcome is reached.
Formation: Verb (た-form) + 末に / Noun + の + 末に
に限る
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To restrict; to limit
Usage Context: Used when expressing that something is the best or ideal choice in a given context.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + に限る / Noun + に限る
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