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こそ
•
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
•
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
•
Concerning; regarding
Usage Context:
Used when discussing topics where there is disagreement or contention.
Formation:
Noun + をめぐって
せめて
•
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
•
〜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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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
•
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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