JLPT N2 Grammar - Page 6

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からすると
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Judging from; based on
Usage Context: Used when making a logical inference or guess based on some information or a specific point.
Formation: Noun + からすると
からいうと
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From the point of view of...
Usage Context: Used when giving an opinion based on a certain factor or aspect.
Formation: Noun + からいうと
かぎり
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As long as; to the extent of
Usage Context: Used to describe situations or conditions that remain true while another situation or condition continues.
Formation: Verb (casual) + かぎり; Noun + であるかぎり
にしろ
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Even if; whether or not
Usage Context: Used to express that regardless of the situation or choice, the outcome doesn't change.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + にしろ / Noun + にしろ / Adjective + にしろ
だけましだ
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At least; could have been worse
Usage Context: Used to express a positive aspect in a negative situation, offering some consolation.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + だけましだ, Adjective + だけましだ
に応じて
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According to; depending on
Usage Context: Used to express how actions or states change depending on certain conditions.
Formation: Noun + に応じて
に際して
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On the occasion of; at the time of
Usage Context: It is used to describe a condition or state that accompanies a significant event or occasion.
Formation: Noun + に際して
せいか
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Perhaps because; possibly due to
Usage Context: Used to speculate about the cause of a situation, often with a slight negative connotation.
Formation: Verb (informal) + せいか / Noun + のせいか / な-adjective + なせいか / い-adjective + せいか
それなのに
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And yet; despite that
Usage Context: Used in both written and spoken language to contrast with a prior statement.
Formation: Preceded by a statement or circumstance that contrasts with or is opposed by the following statem...
他ならない
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~none other than
Usage Context: Used to emphasize that something is exactly as stated and not something else.
Formation: Noun + 他ならない
抜きにして
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Without; leaving out
Usage Context: Used when specifying to exclude or not consider a particular thing or aspect.
Formation: Noun + 抜きにして
以上は
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Since; as long as
Usage Context: Used to express logical consequences or obligations once a certain condition is met.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + 以上は
に越したことはない
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Nothing better than; it’s best to
Usage Context: This form is used to indicate that among several options, one option is the best or ideal.
Formation: Verb (plain form) + に越したことはない; Noun + に越したことはない; Adjective (plain form) + に越したことはない
ところだった
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Was about to do something
Usage Context: Used to indicate that an action was close to occurring but ultimately did not.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + ところだった
ことにする
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To decide to do something
Usage Context: Used when someone has made a decision to perform an action.
Formation: Verb (dictionary form) + ことにする
に先立ち
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Before; prior to.
Usage Context: Used in more formal writing or speech to denote an action or event occurring before another.
Formation: Noun + に先立ち
を除いて
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Except; excluding
Usage Context: Used in both spoken and written contexts to specify items or people not included in a group.
Formation: Noun + を除いて
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
ものがある
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There is something about it
Usage Context: Often used when expressing an emotional or subjective reaction to something.
Formation: Verb (casual form) + ものがある; Adjective + ものがある
と考えられる
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It is thought that; considered to be
Usage Context: This form is used in formal contexts, often in academic, scientific, or news reporting to present a hypothesis or opi...
Formation: Verb-casual + と考えられる, Noun + だと考えられる, い-adjective + と考えられる, な-adjective + だと考えられる
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