JLPT N2 Grammar - Page 5

Study JLPT N2 grammar patterns

こそ
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For sure; emphasizes the preceding word
Usage Context: Used to emphasize a particular point or component in a sentence.
Formation: Noun + こそ
というふうに
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In such a way; in the manner of
Usage Context: Used to describe doing something in a specific manner or style.
Formation: Noun + というふうに
をめぐって
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Concerning; regarding
Usage Context: Used when discussing topics where there is disagreement or contention.
Formation: Noun + をめぐって
せめて
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At least
Usage Context: Used when expressing minimal requirements or expectations.
Formation: 'せめて' can be used before numbers or conditions to emphasize a minimum requirement.
てまで
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〜to the extent of
Usage Context: Used when expressing something done to an extreme or excessive degree, often with a sense of surprise or criticism.
Formation: Verb て-form + まで
よほど or よっぽど
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Very; greatly; to a large extent
Usage Context: Used to emphasize the extent or degree of something, often implying it is stronger or more significant than usual.
Formation: よほど / よっぽど + verb/adjective
きっかけに
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Taking advantage of; prompted by
Usage Context: Used to describe a situation where a specific event or action leads to a new action, behavior, or change.
Formation: Noun + きっかけに
だけに
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Precisely because; given that
Usage Context: Used to emphasize the reason behind a particular outcome or situation.
Formation: noun + だけに, verb (dictionary form) + だけに, adjective + だけに
もかまわず
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Without worrying about; regardless of
Usage Context: Used to indicate actions taken despite or without regard to social norms, other people's opinions, or circumstances.
Formation: Noun + もかまわず; Verb dictionary form + のもかまわず
ものではない
•
Should not be done; inappropriate to
Usage Context: Used to give advice or express what is generally unacceptable behavior.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + ものではない
ぬ
•
Not (classical/formal negative form)
Usage Context: Used in classical Japanese literature or to give a poetic or old-fashioned feel.
Formation: Verb stem + ぬ
より
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Comparison marker ('than')
Usage Context: This form is used when making a comparison between two entities.
Formation: Noun + より
ないことには
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Unless; without doing
Usage Context: It is used when indicating that a particular result or state is impossible without fulfilling a certain condition.
Formation: Verb (ない form) + ことには
とも
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Together with
Usage Context: Used to indicate an action or state shared or done together with someone/something.
Formation: Noun + とも
かねる
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Unable to; find it difficult to
Usage Context: Used when explaining that one finds it difficult to do a task or when denying a request politely.
Formation: Verb stem + かねる
ことか
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How...!
Usage Context: Used to express surprise, emotions, or strong feelings about a situation.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + ことか / い-adjective + ことか / な-adjective + なことか
ないではいられない
•
Cannot help but do; compelled to
Usage Context: Used to express an uncontrollable urge or compulsion to do an action.
Formation: Verb (negative form) + ではいられない
にわたって
•
Throughout; over a period of
Usage Context: It is commonly used to describe events or activities that span across a period of time or area.
Formation: Noun + にわたって
てならない
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Cannot suppress; strongly feel
Usage Context: Used to express strong emotions or feelings that are unavoidable or hard to suppress.
Formation: Verb て-form + ならない
要するに
•
In short; to sum up
Usage Context: Used to provide a summary or conclusion, often in conversations or explanations.
Formation: 要するに + phrase
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