JLPT N3 Grammar - Page 8

Study JLPT N3 grammar patterns

通す
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to go through
Usage Context: Used to describe the continuation or thorough doing of an action.
Formation: Verb stem + 通す
AからBにかけて
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From A to B
Usage Context: This form is used to express a range in time or space, such as 'from morning to night' or 'from Tokyo to Osaka.'
Formation: Used with nouns that indicate time or location
まさか
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No way
Usage Context: Used to express disbelief or surprise when something unexpected occurs.
Formation: Placed at the beginning or within a sentence to express surprise or disbelief.
にとって
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For; concerning; as far as... is concerned.
Usage Context: Used to express what something means to someone, or the importance of something from someone's perspective.
Formation: Noun + にとって
せいぜい
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At most; at best
Usage Context: Used when expressing a limit or boundary to what is expected or possible.
Formation: せいぜい can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence when expressing limitation.
あまりにも
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Too much; excessively
Usage Context: This form is used when describing something that is excessively in degree or amount.
Formation: あまりにも + [adjective/verb/noun]
ごとに
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Each; every
Usage Context: Used to express regular intervals or repetitions, such as 'every day', 'every two hours', or 'each year'.
Formation: Noun + ごとに
きり
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just; only
Usage Context: Use when you want to emphasize that there is nothing else except what is being mentioned.
Formation: Noun + きり
ないと
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If not; unless
Usage Context: Used to convey a sense of urgency or necessity about an action that must be performed.
Formation: Verb in negative form + と
なるべく
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As much as possible
Usage Context: Used in cases where one wishes to emphasize the need or desire to do something to the maximum extent.
Formation: なるべく + verb
というと
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If you mean; speaking of
Usage Context: Used when bringing up an additional idea or clarification related to a noun.
Formation: Used after a noun to bring up a related idea or clarify the meaning of the noun.
つまり
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In other words; that is to say
Usage Context: Used to clarify or summarize a previous statement.
Formation: Noun/Expression + つまり
ぶり
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Style; way; manner
Usage Context: Used to describe the manner or behavior of someone or something, especially when it's notable or typical.
Formation: Noun + ぶり
切れない
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Cannot completely
Usage Context: Used when the quantity or effort needed is overwhelming.
Formation: Verb stem + 切れない
込む
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To be crowded; to be packed
Usage Context: Used for talking about physical spaces where too many people or objects are present.
Formation: Verb stem + 込む (e.g., 詰める → 詰め込む)
向き
•
Intended for; suitable for
Usage Context: Used to indicate that something is suitable or designed for a particular group or purpose.
Formation: Noun + 向き
てはいけないから
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Because it cannot be done.
Usage Context: This form is used in situations where one needs to explain the reason for a prohibition or restriction.
Formation: Verb て-form + てはいけない + から
ところが
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However; but; even so
Usage Context: Used to indicate a contrast or an unexpected result, often used in conversation or writing.
Formation: ところが is used at the beginning of a sentence to show contrast.
もちろん
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Of course; certainly
Usage Context: Used in everyday conversation and writing to show agreement or certainty.
Formation: もちろん + clause
だらけ
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Full of; riddled with.
Usage Context: Used to describe situations where something is covered with or full of many undesirable things or situations.
Formation: Noun + だらけ
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