をおして (o oshite) Meaning: although Explain: Used in cases where it is shown that it is impossible to know, it is unreasonable, but the following action shall still be taken. Example sentences: 1, 危険をおして冒険に出た。 Kiken o oshite bōken ni deta. Although I knew it was dangerous, I still took part …
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しまつだ (shimatsu da) Meaning: unfortunately; end up; in the end Explain: Use in case of indication of a bad outcome. Example sentences: 1, 彼女は夫の欠点を延々と並べ上げ、あげくの果てには離婚すると言って泣き出すしまつだって。 Kanojo wa otto no ketten o en’ento narabe age, ageku no hate ni wa rikon suru to itte naki dasu shimatsu datte. After pointing out the …
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きらいがある (kirai ga aru) Meaning: there is a tendency for ~ to happen How to use the: Verb: Dictionary Form/Noun + の + きらい + が + ある Explain: Used in case of showing a trend, a tendency of a certain event. Example sentences: 1, 彼はいい男だが、なんでもおおげさに言うきらいがある。 Kare wa ī otokodaga, …
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をきんじえない（を禁じ得ない）o kinjienai (o kinjienai) Meaning: can’t help but; can’t refrain from How to use the: Noun + を禁じ得ない Explain: Used in the case of indicating that you cannot stop, cannot stand it, and must do something. Example sentences: 1, この不公平な判決には怒りをきんじ得ない。 Kono fukōheina hanketsu ni wa ikari o kinjienai. It is …
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にかこつけて (ni kakotsukete) Meaning: pretext of; Get the reason; get an excuse … How to use the: Noun + にかこつけて Explain: Use in case of indicating the use of an object / thing as a reason to take further action. Often the reason for justification is not good. Example sentences: …
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極まる/極まりない (kiwamaru/kiwamarinai) Meaning: extremely How to use the: なadj + 極まる/極まりない Explain: Use in case you want to emphasize a problem Example sentences: 1, その探検旅行は危険極まりないもおといえた。 Sono tanken ryokō wa kiken kiwamarinai mo oto ieta. It can be said that the adventure, expedition is extremely dangerous 2, その相手の電話の切り方は不愉快極まりないものだった。 Sono aite no …
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たる (taru) Meaning: (those) who are; (that) which is How to use the: Noun 1 + たるもの + Noun 2 Explain: Use in case of stance display, position, role, “AたるB” if B is A then Example sentences: 1, 教師たる者、学生に対して常に公平であるべきだ。 Kyōshitaru mono, gakusei ni taishite tsuneni kōheidearubekida. As a teacher must …
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にそくして (ni sokushite) Meaning: as; in line with Explain: Use when expressing compliance / follow one thing/ things. Example sentences: 1, 事実にそくして想像をまじえないで事件について話してください。 Jijitsu ni sokushite sōzō o majienaide jiken ni tsuite hanashite kudasai. Please recount events according to the truth, do not mix imagination into. 2, この問題は私的な感情ではなく、法にそくして解釈しなければならない。 Kono mondai wa …
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JLPT N1 Grammar List Summary of the most complete Japanese grammar form N1 1. めく (meku) : to show signs of 2. かたわら (katawara) : while; in addition to 3. が早いか (ga hayai ka) : as soon as 4. ただ～のみ (tada~nomi) : can do nothing but; there’s only 5. なり …
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をけいきとして（を契機として）o keiki to shite (o keiki to shite) Meaning: take the opportunity …; as a good opportunity to How to use the: Noun + を契機として Explain: Manifestations of a major change from a certain event Example sentences: 1, 彼女は大学入学を契機として親元を出た。 Kanojo wa daigaku nyūgaku o keiki to shite oyamoto o deta. …
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