JLPT N2 Grammar - Page 7

Study JLPT N2 grammar patterns

わずかに
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slightly; barely
Usage Context: Used when describing a very small amount or degree of something.
Formation: Adverbial form used before adjectives or verbs.
ともかく
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Anyhow; in any case
Usage Context: Used when you want to emphasize proceeding with something despite possible objections or issues.
Formation: Noun + ともかく
だけは
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At least; as much as
Usage Context: Used to emphasize that among several possibilities, at least one should be fulfilled.
Formation: Noun + だけは / Verb (dictionary form) + だけは
どうやら
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Apparently; it seems that..
Usage Context: Used in contexts where you want to express speculation or inference based on information or observation.
Formation: どうやら + [sentence]
ことなく
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Without doing
Usage Context: This form is used to indicate doing something without doing another action, typically in written or formal contexts.
Formation: Verb dictionary form + ことなく
に沿って
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Along with; in accordance with
Usage Context: Used when you want to express that something should be done or is done according to a specific rule or guideline.
Formation: Noun + に沿って
の下で
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Under the guidance of; under the influence of
Usage Context: Used when someone is acting under the guidance or influence of another individual or authority.
Formation: Noun + の下で
要は
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In short
Usage Context: Used when simplifying or summarizing a longer explanation.
Formation: Used to summarize or explain something concisely: [statement] + 要は + [summary/conclusion]
果たして
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As expected; sure enough.
Usage Context: Used when confirming something happened as expected or suspected.
Formation: Used at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize a conclusion or realization.
一応
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For the time being; just in case.
Usage Context: Used when performing an action as a precaution or temporarily.
Formation: 一応 is generally used before verbs or at the beginning of a sentence.
全く〇〇ない
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Not at all; entirely not.
Usage Context: Used to strongly negate or express the non-existence of something.
Formation: 全く + verb (negative form)
なお
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Still; yet; furthermore
Usage Context: Used in both spoken and written Japanese to add more information or indicate that a condition still applies.
Formation: Used at the start of a sentence to add information or indicate continuity.
その上
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In addition; furthermore
Usage Context: Used to provide supplementary information or reasons to support a previous statement.
Formation: Used to connect sentences or clauses, typically after a statement has been made to add more infor...
とっくに
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already; a long time ago
Usage Context: Used when emphasizing that something has been long done or completed.
Formation: Used as an adverb generally before verbs.
でしかない
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Nothing more than; just
Usage Context: Used to downplay or express modesty about a noun.
Formation: Noun + でしかない
どうせ
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Anyhow; no matter what
Usage Context: Used in sentences where the speaker expresses resignation or inevitability regarding an action or outcome.
Formation: Placed before the predicate to emphasize inevitability.
それにしても
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Even so; nevertheless
Usage Context: Used to express unexpectedness or to highlight a contrasting observation.
Formation: Preceding a statement or clause indicating a conclusion in light of a contrasting point.
というものではない
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It does not necessarily mean that...
Usage Context: Used when refuting a statement or assumption, suggesting that things are not always as they seem.
Formation: This form is used after a phrase or clause to negate its definitive meaning.
ずに済む
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To get by without doing
Usage Context: Used when something can be accomplished without doing something else.
Formation: Verb (negative stem) + ずに済む
に関わる
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Related to; concerning
Usage Context: This form is used to describe something that is related to a specific subject or matter.
Formation: Noun + に関わる
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