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敢えて: dare to; daringly; deliberately; purposely ~
Learn how to use 敢えて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning dare to or deliberately, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
あくまでも: to the end; persistently; absolutely; is still very ~
Learn how to use あくまでも, a JLPT N1 adverb meaning 'to the end; persistently; absolutely; is still very ~', with formation, nuance, and JLPT examples.
案の定: just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
Learn how to use 案の定, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning just as one thought, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
あらかじめ: beforehand; in advance; previously
Learn how to use あらかじめ, a JLPT N1 Japanese adverb meaning beforehand, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
あっての: which can exist solely due to the presence of; which owes everything to
Learn how to use あっての, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning which owes everything to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ばこそ: only because ~
Learn how to use ばこそ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning only because ~, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ばそれまでだ / たらそれまでだ: if… then it’s over
Learn how to use ばそれまでだ / たらそれまでだ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning if… then it’s over, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
べからず / べからざる: must not; should not; do not ~
Learn how to use べからず / べからざる, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning must not, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
べく: in order to; for the purpose of ~
Learn how to use べく, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning 'in order to', with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
べくもない: cannot possibly be
Learn べくもない (beku mo nai), an N1 grammar meaning 'cannot possibly be; there's no way that…', with formation, nuance, examples, and comparison to はずがない.
べくして: as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course
Learn how to use べくして, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning as it is bound to happen, with formation, nuance, examples, comparisons, and practice.
びる / びて / びた: to seem to be; to appear; to behave as ~
Learn how to use びる and its conjugations びて, びた, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning to seem to be; to appear; to behave as ~, with examples and comparisons.
ぶり / っぷり: style; manner; way
Learn how to use ぶり / っぷり, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning style; manner; way, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ぶる / ぶって / ぶった: assuming the air of; behaving like; to pretend / act like ~
Learn how to use ぶる・ぶって・ぶった, a JLPT N1 grammar pattern meaning 'assuming the air of; acting like', with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
だに: even; not even ~
Learn how to use だに／だにしない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning even or not even, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
だの～だの: and; and the like; and so forth ~
Learn how to use だの～だの, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning and; and the like; and so forth ~, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
だろうに: (1) surely..., but ~; although... is likely, ~ (2) should have (regret); might / must have been ~
Learn how to use だろうに, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning surely... but ~ or should have (regret), with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
であれ～であれ: whether [A] or [B]
Learn how to use であれ～であれ, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning whether, regardless of, be it A or B, with structure, examples, and comparisons.
であれ / であろうと: whoever; whatever; however; even ~
Learn how to use であれ and であろうと, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning whoever, whatever, even, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
でもあり～でもある: to also be; both… and ~
Learn how to use でもあり～でもある, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to also be; both… and ~, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
でも何でもない / くも何ともない: not in the least; nothing like that
Learn how to use でも何でもない / くも何ともない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning not in the least, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
でなくてなんだろう: must be; is definitely ~
Learn how to use でなくてなんだろう, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning must be, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ではあるまいか: isn't it; I wonder if it’s not ~
Learn how to use ではあるまいか, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning “isn’t it; I wonder if it’s not,” with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ではあるまいし: it’s not like; it isn’t as if ~
Learn how to use ではあるまいし, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning it’s not like, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
では済まない: it doesn’t end with just ~; it will take more than ~
Learn how to use では済まない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning it doesn’t end with just ~; it will take more than ~, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
どうにも～ない: not … by any means; no matter how hard one tries, cannot ~
Learn how to use どうにも〜ない, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning not … by any means, with examples, nuance, and comparisons.
が早いか: no sooner than; as soon as ~
Learn how to use が早いか, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning no sooner than, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
が/も～なら、～も～だ: like father, like son; both are equally bad
Learn が/も～なら、～も～だ, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning 'like father, like son' – expressing that two people or things share the same negative trait, with examples, nuance, comparisons, and practice.
がましい: look like; sound like; approximate; similar to; somewhat like ~
Learn how to use がましい, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning 'look like; sound like; somewhat like ~', with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
がてら: while; on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally ~
Learn how to use がてら, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning while or on the same occasion, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ごとき・ごとく・ごとし: like; as if; the same as ~
Learn how to use ごとき, ごとく, and ごとし, JLPT N1 grammar meaning like, as if, with structure, nuances, examples, and comparisons to ようだ.
ぐるみ: together (with); -wide
Learn how to use ぐるみ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning together (with) or -wide, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
羽目になる: to get stuck with; to end up with (something unpleasant)
Learn how to use 羽目になる, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to get stuck with, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ほどのことではない: it's not worth; no need to ~
Learn how to use ほどのことではない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning it's not worth; no need to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ほうがましだ: better than; would rather ~
Learn how to use ほうがましだ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning better than, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
放題: doing as one pleases; to one's heart's content; leaving uncontrolled
Learn how to use 放題, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning doing as one pleases, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
いかんだ / いかんでは / いかんによっては: in accordance with; depending on; whether or not ~
Learn how to use いかんだ / いかんでは / いかんによっては, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning in accordance with, depending on, whether or not, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
いかんにかかわらず / いかんによらず / いかんをとわず: regardless of; whether or not; doesn't matter whether ~
Learn how to use いかんにかかわらず / いかんによらず / いかんをとわず, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning regardless of, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
いかなる: any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
Learn how to use いかなる, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning any kind of, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
いかに: how; in what way; how much; to what extent
Learn how to use いかに, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning how or in what way, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
いかにも: indeed; really; truly; just (like); very; extremely ~
Learn how to use いかにも, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning indeed, really, truly, just like, with formation, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
いずれにしても / いずれにしろ / いずれにせよ: anyhow; anyway; either way; in any case ~
Learn how to use いずれにしても / いずれにしろ / いずれにせよ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning anyhow, anyway, either way, in any case, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
じみた: to become; to appear like; to look like; tainted with ~
Learn how to use じみた, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to appear like, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
か否か: whether or not ~
Learn how to use か否か, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning whether or not, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
かと思いきや: contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ~
Learn how to use かと思いきや, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning contrary to expectations, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
限りだ: to feel strongly
Learn how to use 限りだ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to feel strongly, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
甲斐もなく: despite; even though ~
Learn how to use 甲斐もなく, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning despite or even though, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
可能性がある: may/might; there’s a possibility that ~
Learn how to use 可能性がある, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning may/might, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
からある / からする / からの: at least; as much as; as many as ~
Learn how to use からある, からする, and からの, JLPT N1 grammar meaning 'at least' for amounts, prices, and people, with formation, nuance, and comparisons.
かれ～かれ: sooner or later; more or less
Learn how to use かれ～かれ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning sooner or later; more or less, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
かたがた: while; at the same time; incidentally; for the purpose of ~
Learn how to use かたがた, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning while; at the same time; incidentally, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
かたわら: while; besides; at the same time; in addition
Learn how to use かたわら, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning while doing something else on the side, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
かつて: once; before; formerly; ever; former; ex-
Learn how to use かつて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning once; before; formerly, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
嫌いがある: bad habit; to have a tendency to ~
Learn 嫌いがある, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning to have a bad habit or tendency, with usage, formation, examples, nuance, and common mistakes.
切りがない: endless; boundless; going on forever; there’s no end to ~
Learn how to use 切りがない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning endless or there’s no end to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
きっての: the most / greatest … of all
Learn how to use きっての, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning "the most / greatest of all", with formation, nuanced usage, examples, and comparisons.
極まる / 極まりない: extremely; very ~
Learn how to use 極まる / 極まりない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning extremely, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
こそあれ: although; even though ~
Learn how to use こそあれ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning although / even though, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
こそ「～が・けれど」: but; although (emphasis)
Learn how to use こそ「～が・けれど」, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning but; although (emphasis), with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
こそすれ: and; although; but ~
Learn how to use こそすれ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning 'and; although; but ~', with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ことごとく: altogether; entirely; completely ~
Learn how to use ことごとく, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning altogether, entirely, or completely, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ことこの上ない / この上ない / この上なく: the most of all; the best; nothing is more ... than ~
Learn how to use ことこの上ない / この上ない / この上なく, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning the most of all, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
こともあって: partly because; also because of; plus the reason for ~
Learn how to use こともあって, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning partly because, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ことなしに: without doing something
Learn how to use ことなしに, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning without doing something, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ことのないように: so as not to; to not ~
Learn how to use ことのないように, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning so as not to, with formation, nuance, examples, comparisons, and practice.
こととて: because; since ~
Learn how to use こととて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning because/since, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
くらいなら: rather than (do ...)
Learn how to use くらいなら, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning rather than (do ...), with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
くらいのものだ: only (emphasis)
Learn how to use くらいのものだ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning 'only' for strong emphasis, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
までだ / までのことだ: only; just; nothing else
Learn how to use までだ / までのことだ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning only; just; nothing else, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
までもない / までもなく: there's no need to; it’s not necessary to ~
Learn how to use までもない / までもなく, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning there's no need to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
まじき: should not; must not ~
Learn how to use まじき, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar pattern meaning 'should not; must not,' with structure, examples, and common mistakes.
まくる: to do over and over again; to do relentlessly
Learn how to use まくる, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to do over and over again, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
まみれ: covered with; stained; smeared with ~
Learn how to use まみれ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning covered with, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
まるっきり: completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
Learn how to use まるっきり, a JLPT N1 adverb meaning (not) at all, completely negative, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
めく: seems; show signs of; to have the appearance of ~
Learn how to use めく, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning seems; show signs of, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
も同然だ: just like; same as
Learn how to use も同然だ, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning just like; same as, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
もさることながら: one may well say so, but~; not only... but also ~
Learn もさることながら, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning 'one may well say so, but~; not only... but also ~', with examples and comparisons.
もしないで: without even doing
Learn how to use もしないで, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning without even doing, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
もはや: already; now; no longer; not anymore
Learn how to use もはや, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning already, now, or no longer, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
もので: because; for that reason
Learn how to use もので, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning because; for that reason, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ものを: if only; I wish; I'm sorry it's not actually (regret)
Learn how to use ものを, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning if only or I wish, with nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ものと思われる / ものと見られる: it is believed/expected that; to think; to suppose
Learn how to use ものと思われる and ものと見られる, JLPT N1 Japanese grammar meaning it is believed/expected, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ものとする: shall; to assume; understood as ~
Learn how to use ものとする, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning shall; to assume; understood as, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ものとして: to assume; to suppose; on the presumption that ~
Learn how to use ものとして, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to assume, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
もしくは: or; otherwise
Learn how to use もしくは, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning or; otherwise, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
んばかりに: as if; as though ~
Learn how to use んばかりに, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning as if, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
んがために: in order to
Learn how to use んがために, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning in order to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ながらに / ながらの: while; during; without change; in that state
Learn how to use ながらに / ながらの, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning 'while; during; without change; in that state', with examples, comparisons, and practice.
ないまでも: not to say; although it does not reach the level of ~
Learn how to use ないまでも, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning 'not quite X, but at least Y,' with formation, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ないものでもない: is not entirely impossible
Learn how to use ないものでもない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning is not entirely impossible, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ないものか / ないものだろうか: isn't there; can’t we…?; can’t I…?
Learn how to use ないものか / ないものだろうか, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning isn't there, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
ないとも限らない: not necessarily; I can't say that; maybe; might ~
Learn how to use ないとも限らない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning not necessarily or might, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
なくしては: cannot do without ~
Learn how to use なくしては, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning cannot do without ~, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
並み: average; ordinary; same level as; equal to; on par with ~
Learn how to use 並み, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning average, on par with, with formation, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
なんという / なんと / なんて: how (beautiful, etc.); what a ~
Learn how to use なんという, なんと, and なんて, JLPT N1 expressions meaning how, what a ~, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
何しろ: at any rate; after all; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know ~
Master 何しろ (nani shiro), a JLPT N1 adverb meaning at any rate, after all, anyhow, anyway, in any case, because, as you know. See formation, nuance, comparisons, and examples.
ならでは: distinctive of; uniquely applying to; special to ~
Learn how to use ならでは, a JLPT N1 grammar meaning distinctive of, with formation, examples, comparisons, and practice.
ならいざしらず / はいざしらず: I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but ~
Learn how to use ならいざしらず / はいざしらず, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning I don't know about ... but, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
なり: as soon as; right after ~
Learn how to use なり, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning as soon as or right after, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
なり～なり: [A] or [B] or something; for instance ~
Learn how to use なり～なり, a JLPT N1 pattern for listing options with a suggestion of 'or something similar', including formation, nuance, comparisons, and practice.
なりに / なりの: suitable; in one's own way/style
なりに / なりの means in one's own way, suitable for, acknowledging limitations. Learn JLPT N1 grammar with examples, nuance, comparison, and practice.
なりとも: at least; even just a little
Learn how to use なりとも, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning at least, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
なしに / なしで: without; without doing ~
Learn how to use なしに / なしで, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning without, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に: and; in addition to; the combination of ~
Learn how to use に, an N1 Japanese grammar point meaning 'and; in addition to; the combination of ~', with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
に値する: to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
Learn how to use に値する, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning to be worth, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
にあって: at; on; during; in the condition of ~
Learn how to use にあって, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning at, on, during, in the condition of, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に引き換え: compared to; in contrast to; unlike; while; whereas ~
Learn how to use に引き換え, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning compared to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に至るまで: as far as; up until; everything from ... to ~
Learn how to use に至るまで, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning as far as, up until, everything from ... to ~, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に至る / に至った: leads to; come to a conclusion
Learn how to use に至る / に至った, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning leads to or come to a conclusion, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に至っても: even if; even though; although something reached the point ~
Learn how to use に至っても, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning even if / even though a situation has reached an extreme point, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
に至っては: when it comes to; as for ~
Learn how to use に至っては, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning when it comes to; as for ~, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
に言わせれば: if you ask; if one may say ~
Learn how to use に言わせれば, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning if you ask, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に限ったことではない: not limited to only ~
N1 grammar に限ったことではない means 'not limited to only ~'. Learn its formation, nuance, uses, and differences from に限らず with examples and JLPT tips.
にかかっては / にかかったら / にかかると / かかれば: when handled by (N), becomes a completely different result
Learn how to use にかかっては / にかかったら / にかかると / かかれば, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning when handled by (N), becomes a completely different result.
にかかっている: depending on; to depend on; whether or not
Master にかかっている, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning 'depending on', with formation, examples, nuance, and comparison to 次第だ.
にかこつけて: to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
Learn how to use にかこつけて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to use as a pretext, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
にかまけて: to be too busy; to focus / concentrate only on ~
Learn how to use にかまけて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning to be too busy or to concentrate only on something, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に難くない: easy to do; it’s not hard to (imagine, understand, guess)
Learn N1 Japanese grammar に難くない (ni katakunai): easy to imagine, understand, or guess. Formal nuance, examples, comparison with 言うまでもない, and JLPT tips.
にまつわる: to be related to; to concern; associated with ~
Learn how to use にまつわる, a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning related to or associated with, with structure, nuance, examples, comparison, and practice.
に則って: based on; according to; in accordance with ~
Learn how to use に則って (ni nottotte), a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning based on or in accordance with, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
に～を重ねて: success after continuous (effort, work, adjustments, etc.)
Learn how to use に～を重ねて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning success after continuous effort, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に先駆けて: prior to; to be the first (pioneer); being ahead of ~
Learn how to use に先駆けて, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning prior to, pioneering, ahead of others, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
に忍びない: cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear ~
Learn how to use に忍びない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning cannot bring oneself to do or unable to bear, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
にしたところで / としたところで: even if; even supposing that ~
Learn how to use にしたところで/としたところで, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning even if, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
にして: at / on / under certain conditions (time, position, age, number of times)
Learn how to use にして, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning at, on, under certain conditions, with structure, nuance, examples, and comparisons.
に即して: according to; in keeping with; to be based on ~
Learn how to use に即して, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning according to, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に耐える / に耐えない: worth doing; can do; cannot bear doing ~
Learn how to use に耐える and に耐えない, JLPT N1 grammar meaning worth doing and cannot bear doing, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に足らない / に足りない: cannot; not worthy; not worth doing ~
Learn how to use に足らない / に足りない, a JLPT N1 Japanese grammar point meaning cannot; not worthy, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.
に足る: can do; worthy; worth doing
Learn how to use に足る (ni taru), a JLPT N1 grammar point meaning worthy of doing or sufficient to do, with structure, examples, comparisons, and mistakes.
に照らして: according to; in view of; in light of ~
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にとどまらず: not limited to; not only… but also ~
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には無理がある: difficult to do; is unreasonable / unrealistic / impossible
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によらず: regardless of ~
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にもほどがある: there is a limit to what is acceptable; to go too far
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にも増して: more than…; above ~
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には当たらない: it’s not worth; there’s no need to; does not correspond to ~
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には及ばない: there is no need to; unnecessary; no match for ~
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の至り: utmost; extremely ~
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の極み: utmost; extremely ~
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のなんのって: extremely ~ (cannot be expressed in words)
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のやら / ものやら / ことやら: I wonder...; unsure; I don’t know ~
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のやら～のやら: or ~ (I don't know)
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を踏まえて: to be based on; to take into account ~
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を経て: through; by way of; after; via ~
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を控えて: to be soon; the time has come to; nearby; ahead of ~
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をいいことに: to take advantage of ~
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を顧みず / も顧みず: despite; without considering; not worrying about; regardless of ~
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を限りに: starting from; the last time (ending a continued action)
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を兼ねて: also for the purpose of ~
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を皮切りに: starting with ~; one after another; beginning with ~
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を機に: as an opportunity/chance to ~
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を禁じ得ない: can't help but; can't refrain from ~
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をものともせずに: in defiance of; not losing to / afraid / worrying about ~
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をもって / をもちまして: by means of; with; on / at / as of (time)
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をおいて～ない: only; can only be; there is no alternative, only ~
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を押して / を押し切って: to overcome (opposition); to push past ~
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を境に: since ~; marks a turning point where everything changes
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を余儀なくされる: to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
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をよそに: despite; without regards to ~
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を前提として: with the intention to; on the condition / assumption ~
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思いをする: to think; to feel ~
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折に: when; at the time; on the occasion ~
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およそ: about; roughly; generally; approximately; completely ~
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さ: ending particle; indicates assertion
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さも: really (seem, appear); truly; as if ~
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さもないと: otherwise; or else; if not ~
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さぞ: surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
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始末だ: end up; in the end; as a result (negative)
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そばから: as soon as; right after ~
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そびれる: to miss a chance; to fail to do ~
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損なう / 損ねる / 損じる: to do something wrong; by mistake; to miss a chance; to fail to ~
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術がない: there is no way / means; cannot do ~
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すら / ですら: even ~ (with emphasis)
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た弾みに / た拍子に: the moment [A], unintentionally / inadvertently caused something to happen
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たことにする / たことになる: pretend to; see things as untrue; contrary to the truth ~
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たところで: even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
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たつもりはない: have no intention to; didn't mean to ~
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ただ～のみだ: all we can do is; can do nothing but; only ~
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ためしがない: is never the case; has never happened; I have never seen or heard of ~
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たら最後 / たが最後: if you do...; once you do, it's all over (negative result)
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たら～たで: if / in the case... of course / should ~
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たら～ところだ: if... (counterfactual condition), then would be ~
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たりとも: not even; not any ~
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たるもの / たる: (those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of ... should ~
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て敵わない: can't bear to; unable to; troublesome to; can’t stand to ~
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てからというもの: ever since ~; after that, things have never been the same
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てみせる: I’ll do my best; I'll definitely do; I'll show you ~
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てしかるべきだ: should; appropriate; it is natural to do ~
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て済むことではない: ~ is not enough to solve the problem; cannot be resolved by ~
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てやまない: always; never stop; can’t help but ~
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手前: considering; before; in front of; one’s standpoint
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てもどうにもならない: it's no use; can't do anything
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ても差し支えない: can ~; it’s okay if ~
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ても知らない: if you continue… you’ll end up; I don’t care about it
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と相まって: together with..., more; because of the influence of..., more ~
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とあれば: if it is the case that; if ~
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とあって: due to the fact that; because of ~
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とばかりに: as if to say; as though~
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といえども: even if; even though; despite ~
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と言えなくもない: one can even say that; it can also be said that ~
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といい～といい: both ... and; not only ... also; whether it be ... or ~
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といったらない: extremely; nothing more ... than this
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という: all; every single ~ (no exceptions)
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というか～というか: or rather; or perhaps I should say; I mean ~
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というもの: during; for; since; over a period of time
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というところだ / といったところだ: at the most; no more than; at best; roughly; about ~
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というわけだ: that's why; no wonder; this means; it is the case that ~
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というわけではない: it’s not that; it doesn’t mean that ~
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といわず～といわず: both; not only A or B, but (overall) ~
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ときている: because of ~
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とみると: as soon as one realizes ..., then ~
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と見るや: at the sight of; upon seeing; after confirming ~
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となると / となれば: when it comes to; in such a case; if that happens
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とされる: is considered to; it is said that ~
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ときたら: when it comes to; concerning ~
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ところを: although (it is a certain time/condition); even though normally
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ともあろうものが: of all people (expression showing surprise at a high standing person's misbehavior)
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ともなく / ともなしに: somehow; without knowing; without thinking; unconsciously
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ともすれば: apt to (do); tend to; liable to; prone to ~
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とも～とも: unable to draw a conclusion; unable to judge
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とりわけ: especially; above all ~
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としたことが: of all people, who would have thought?
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とっさに: at once; right away; promptly
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とて: even; even if/though ~
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とは: I didn't know; I was surprised that; the fact that ~
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とはいえ: though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
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とは比べものにならない: can't compare with ~
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とは打って変わって / とは打って変わり: unlike; totally different; very different from ~
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つ～つ: and ~ (indicates two contrasting actions)
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尽くす: to use up (completely without anything remaining); to exhaust; to run out of ~
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ってば / ったら: speaking of; I told you already; come on (annoyance / dissatisfaction)
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うちに入らない: not really; can't be regarded as ~
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わ: feminine sentence ending particle
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はどうであれ: however; whatever ~
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はおろか: let alone; not to mention; needless to say ~
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はさておき: setting aside ~
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はそっちのけで / をそっちのけで: ignoring (one thing) for (another); instead of ~
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わ〜わで: and (listing negative things happening at the same time)
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や否や: as soon as; the moment ~
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やしない: should do, but don't; absolutely not; there's no way ~
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やれ～やれ: pattern to give two representative examples (usually negative)
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ようが～ようが / ようと～ようと: no matter; whether; even if [A] or [B]
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ようが / ようと: even if; no matter how/what ~
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ようによっては / ようでは: depending on the way; depending on how; according to how ~
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ようにも～ない: even if I wanted to… I couldn’t ~
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ようと～まいと / ようが～まいが: whether or not; regardless
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ゆえに: therefore; consequently; because of; due to ~
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ぞ・ぜ: ending particle; adds force or indicates command
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ずじまい: ended up not doing ~
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ずにはおかない / ないではおかない: will definitely do; cannot not ~
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ずには済まない / ないでは済まない: must; will definitely; can’t help but
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ずとも: even without doing; even without being ~
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ずくめ: completely; entirely; nothing but ~
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なくはない / なくもない: it's not that; I may
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なくて済む: get by without doing
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何も～ない: nothing; not at all
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なお: still; furthermore
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ねばならない: must; have to
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にあたって: on the occasion of; when
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にほかならない: nothing other than
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に限らず: not only; not limited to
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に限る: nothing is better than
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に限って: especially; of all times
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に関わらず: regardless of
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に関わる: relating to; affecting
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に決まっている: it must be; surely
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に越したことはない: it is best to
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に応えて: in response to
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に加えて: in addition to
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に基づいて: based on
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に向かって: toward; facing
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に応じて: depending on; according to
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に際して: on the occasion of; at the time of
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に先立ち: prior to; before
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にせよ / にしろ: even if; whether
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にしろ～にしろ: whether… or…
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にしたら / にすれば: from one's perspective
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にしても～にしても: whether… or…
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に沿って: along with; in accordance with
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に相違ない: without a doubt; certainly
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に過ぎない: nothing more than; merely
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に伴って: as; along with
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につけ: whenever; whether
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につき: due to; per; each
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にわたって: throughout; over
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にも関わらず: despite; although
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にて: in; at; by; with
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のももっともだ: no wonder; only natural
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の下で: under; with
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の上では: from the viewpoint of; according to
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のみ: only; nothing but
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のみならず: not only; as well as
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ぬ: classical negative ない
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抜きにして / 抜きで: without; leaving out
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抜く: do through to the end; completely
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を契機に: taking as an opportunity
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をめぐって: concerning; over
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をもとに: based on
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お～願う: please do; ask someone to do
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を除いて: except for; excluding
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を問わず: regardless of
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おまけに: besides; on top of that
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恐らく: probably; likely
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恐れがある: there is a risk that
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及び: and; as well as
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ろくに～ない: not properly; barely
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幸いなことに: fortunately
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せいか: perhaps because
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せっかく: after going to the trouble; especially
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せめて: at least
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次第: as soon as; depending on
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次第で: depending on
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次第に: gradually
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しかも: moreover; and yet
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その上: besides; furthermore
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それなのに: and yet; despite that
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それなら: if that's the case
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それにしても: even so; at any rate
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そう言えば: come to think of it
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そうすると: if so; then
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末に: after; finally
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少しも～ない: not even a little
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少なくとも: at least
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直ちに: immediately
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たまえ: do; command to do
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てばかりはいられない: can't keep doing
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てでも: even if I have to
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て以来: since
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ていては: if one keeps doing
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てこそ: only after; precisely because
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てまで: even going so far as to
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てならない: can't help but; extremely
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てたまらない: can't help but; extremely
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て当然だ: it is natural that
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ては / では: whenever; if; when
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てはいられない: can't afford to
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てはならない: must not
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ては～ては: repeatedly doing; every time
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と同時に: at the same time as
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といった: such as; like
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というふうに: in such a way that
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ということは: that means; in other words
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というものだ: that is what; something called
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というものではない: not necessarily; it is not true that
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と考えられる: it is considered that
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とか（で）: I heard that; because apparently
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とっくに: long ago; already
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ところだった: almost did; was about to
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ところに: just when; at the time
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ところを見ると: judging from
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とも: even if; no matter
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として～ない: not even one; not at all
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としても: even if; assuming
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つつ: while; even though
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つつある: is in the process of
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上は: now that; since
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はもとより: not only; let alone
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はともかく: leaving aside; regardless of
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わずかに: slightly; only barely
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やがて: before long; eventually
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やら～やら: such things as; all sorts of
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よほど / よっぽど: very; quite; to a great extent
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より: from
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よりほかない: have no choice but
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ようでは: if; if things are like
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ようではないか: let's; why don't we
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ようか～まいか: whether or not to
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要するに: in short; to sum up
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ざるを得ない: have no choice but to
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ずに済む: get by without doing
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あげく: to end up; in the end; finally; after all ~
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あるいは: or; either; maybe; perhaps; possibly ~
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ばかり: about, approximately ~
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ばかりだ: continue to (go in negative direction)
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ばかりか: not only... but also; as well as ~
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ばかりに: simply because; on account of~ (negative result)
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ちなみに: by the way; in this connection; incidentally; (conjunction)
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ちっとも～ない: (not) at all; (not) in the least ~
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だけあって: being the case; precisely because; as expected from ~
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だけましだ: it's better than; one should feel grateful for ~
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だけに: being the case; precisely because; as one would expect
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だけのことはある: no wonder; as expected of; not ... for nothing
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だけは: to do all that one can
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だって: because; but; after all; even; too
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でしかない: merely; nothing but; no more than; there is only ~
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どころではない: not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but ~
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どころか: far from; anything but; let alone; not to mention; much less ~
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どうやら: possibly; apparently; seems like; somehow; barely ~
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どうせ: anyhow; in any case; at any rate; after all; no matter what
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得ない（えない）: unable to; cannot; it is not possible to ~
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得る（える / うる）: can; to be able to; is possible to ~
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再び（ふたたび）: again; once more
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ふうに: this way; that way; in such a way; how
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がきっかけで / をきっかけに: with… as a start; as a result of; taking advantage of ~
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げ: looks like; seems like; appears to ~
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逆に（ぎゃくに）: conversely; on the contrary ~
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反面（はんめん）: while, although; on the other hand ~
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果たして（はたして）: as was expected; sure enough; really; actually ~
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一応（いちおう）: more or less; pretty much; roughly; tentatively ~
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以外（いがい）: with the exception of; excepting ~
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以上に（いじょうに）: more than; not less than; beyond ~
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以上は（いじょうは）: because; since; seeing that ~
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いきなり: abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
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一気に（いっきに）: in one go; without stopping; all at once; immediately; instantly; right away ~
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一方で（いっぽうで）: on one hand, on the other hand; although ~
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いわゆる: what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
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いよいよ: at last; finally; beyond doubt
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上（じょう）: for the sake of; from the standpoint of; as a matter of; in terms of ~
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か～ないかのうちに: just as; right after; as soon as ~
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かのように: as if; just like ~
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かと思ったら（かとおもったら）: just when; no sooner than ~
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かえって: on the contrary; rather; all the more; surprisingly ~
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限り（かぎり）: as long as; while… is the case; as far as; while ~
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甲斐がある（かいがある）: it's worth one's efforts to do something
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かねない: (someone) might do something; something might happen
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かねる: unable to do something; can't do something
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から言うと（からいうと）: in terms of; from the point of view of ~
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からこそ: precisely because ~
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から見ると（からみると）: from the point of view of; by the look of; judging from ~
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からには: now that; since; so long as; because ~
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からして: judging from; based on; since; from; even ~
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からすると / からすれば: judging from; considering; by the look of ~
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からと言って（からといって）: just because; even if; even though ~
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っこない: no chance of; … is definitely not possible
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ことだ: should do~ (used for suggestions or giving advice)
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ことだから: because; since ~
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ことか: how…!; what…!
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ことなく: without doing something even once
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ことに: emphasize speaker's feelings; to my (surprise/etc)
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ことにはならない: just because… doesn't mean ~
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くせして: although; despite the fact that; even though ~
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まだしも: rather; better ~
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まい: will not; will probably not; intend not to; must not ~
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ままに: as, to do as ~
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全く～ない（まったく～ない）: not at all ~
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もかまわず: without caring; without worrying about ~
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も当然だ（もとうぜんだ）: it's only natural; no wonder; might as well ~
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ものだ: express nostalgic memories, general truths, or emotional reactions
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ものだから: so; therefore; the reason for something
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ものではない: shouldn't do something; it's impossible to ~
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ものがある: there is such a thing; to be the case that; feels like ~
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ものか / もんか: as if (something untrue were actually true); there's no way ~
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もの / もん: because; indicates reason/ excuse/ dissatisfaction
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ものなら: if I/we could; if [A] is possible, then [B] ~
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ものの: but; although; even though ~
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もっとも: but then; although; though ~
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もう少しで（もうすこしで）: almost; nearly, close to ~
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ないではいられない: can't help but feel; can't help but do ~
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ないことには～ない: unless you ~
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中を / 中では（なかを / なかでは）: in; on; in the midst of; when; while ~
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決して～ない（けっして～ない）: never; by no means
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切れない（きれない）: cannot finish doing; too much to complete
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きり: only; just; since
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切る（きる）: do completely to the end
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っけ: was it?; remind me
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込む（こむ）: do deeply; put into; continue intensely
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こそ: precisely; for sure; the very
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こと: must do; rule to do
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ことから: from the fact that; because
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ことになっている: be scheduled; be a rule or arrangement
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ことは～が: although it is true that
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ことはない: there is no need to; never happens
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くらい / ぐらい: about; to the extent of
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くせに: even though; despite that
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まるで: just like; as if
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まさか: no way; surely not
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めったに～ない: rarely; hardly ever
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も～ば～も: both; also; neither nor
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もしかしたら: perhaps; maybe
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もしも〜たら: if; supposing
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向け（むけ）: intended for; aimed at
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向き（むき）: suitable for
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むしろ: rather; instead
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ながらも: although; despite
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ないことはない: not impossible; can do somewhat
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ないと: must; unless you do
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なかなか: quite; not easily
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なんか / なんて / など: things like; such as; something like
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直す（なおす）: do again; redo
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なるべく: as much as possible
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なぜなら: because; the reason is
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んだって: I hear that; apparently
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に違いない: must be; no doubt
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に反して: contrary to; against
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にかけて: over; through; concerning
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に関する / に関して: about; regarding
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にかわって / にかわり: instead of; on behalf of
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に比べて: compared with
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に慣れる: get used to
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において / における: in; at; regarding
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にしたがって: as; in accordance with; according to
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にしても: even if; even though; regardless of
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にしては: for; considering
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に対して（にたいして）: toward; against; in contrast with
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にとって: for; from the viewpoint of
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について: about; regarding
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につれて: as; in proportion to; with
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には: in order to; for the purpose of
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によると / よれば: according to
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によって / による: by; due to; depending on
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のでしょうか: I wonder; could it be
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を中心に（をちゅうしんに）: centered on; focusing on
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をはじめ: starting with; including
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を込めて（をこめて）: with; filled with
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を通じて / を通して（をつうじて / をとおして）: through; via; throughout
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おかげで: thanks to; because of
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っぱなし: left on; left as is
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っぽい: -ish; seems; tends to
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さえ: even; not even
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さえ～ば: if only; as long as
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際に（さいに）: when; at the time of
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最中に（さいちゅうに）: in the middle of; while
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さらに: furthermore; even more
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さて: well; now then
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せいで: because of; due to
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せいぜい: at most; at best
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しばらく: for a while; for the time being
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しかない: have no choice but
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そのために: for that reason; therefore
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それとも: or; or else
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そうもない / そうにない: unlikely to; shows no sign of
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すでに: already
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すなわち: in other words; namely
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数量 + は（すうりょう + は）: at least; as much as
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たものだ: used to; would often
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たとたん: as soon as; just when
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たびに: whenever; every time
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ために: in order to; for; because of
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確かに（たしかに）: certainly; indeed
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たて: freshly; just done
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たとえ～ても: even if
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例えば（たとえば）: for example; for instance
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たって: even if; even though
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てばかりいる: do nothing but; keep only doing
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てごらん: try doing; please look
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てはじめて: only after; not until
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てからでないと: not until after; unless first
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てしょうがない・てしかたがない: extremely; cannot help but
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て済む（てすむ）: be resolved by; be enough to
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てはいけないから: so that; to prevent
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ている場合じゃない: this is no time to be doing
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的（てき）: -al; -ic; -like
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ても始まらない（てもはじまらない）: there is no point in
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ても構わない（てもかまわない）: it is okay if; it does not matter if
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てもしょうがない / てもしかたがない: there is no point; cannot be helped
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と言えば（といえば）: speaking of; when it comes to
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といい / たらいい: I hope; it would be nice if
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といっても: although I say; even though called
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ということだ: I heard; it means that
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というのは: what ... means is; because
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と言うと（というと）: speaking of; when you say
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というより: rather than
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とみえる / とみえて: it seems that
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とすれば・としたら・とすると: if; assuming that
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と共に（とともに）: together with; at the same time as
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途中で / 途中に（とちゅうで / とちゅうに）: on the way; in the middle of
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ところで: by the way
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ところが: however; even so
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とおりに: as; in the same way as
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通す（とおす）: continue through to the end
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として: as; in the role of
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とても～ない: cannot possibly; not at all able to
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とは限らない（とはかぎらない）: not necessarily; not always
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つい: accidentally; without meaning to
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ついに: finally; at last
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ついでに: while you are at it; on the way
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つまり: in other words; in short
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つもりだった: intended to; thought that I had
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つもりで: with the intention of; as if
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うちに: while; before
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上で（うえで）: after; when; for the purpose of
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上に（うえに）: in addition; not only but also
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は別として（はべつとして）: apart from; aside from
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は～で有名（は～でゆうめい）: famous for
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はもちろん: not to mention; of course
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わけだ: that is why; no wonder; it means
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わけがない: there is no way
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わけにはいかない: cannot afford to; must not
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割に（わりに）: considering; for
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わざと: on purpose; intentionally
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わざわざ: go out of one’s way
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よりも: than; rather than
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ようがない: there is no way to
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ような気がする（ようなきがする）: I feel like; it seems to me
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ように: so that; in order to
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ように見える（ようにみえる）: looks like; appears
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ようとしない: does not try to
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ようとする: try to; be about to
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ずに: without doing
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ずにはいられない: cannot help but
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ずつ: each; at a time
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上げる（あげる）・上がる（あがる）: to finish doing ~
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あまり: so much… that
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あまりにも: too much; excessively
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合う（あう）: do something together; mutually
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ば～ほど: the more… the more ~
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ばいい: should; can; it'd be good if ~
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ば～のに: if only; would have; could have ~
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ばよかった: should have; would have been better if ~
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ばかりで: only; just; nothing but ~
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ばかりでなく: not only... but also
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べきだ: should do; must do ~
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べきではない: should not do; must not do ~
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別に～ない（べつに～ない）: not really; not particularly ~
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ぶりに: for the first time in (period of time) ~
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中（ちゅう / じゅう）: in the middle of; during; throughout ~
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だけ: as much as ~; to the extent of ~
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だけでなく: not only… but also ~
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だけど: but; however; although ~
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だらけ: full of; covered with (something negative) ~
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どんなに～ても: no matter how (much) ~
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どうしても: no matter what; at any cost; after all ~
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ふりをする: to pretend; to act as if ~
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ふと: suddenly; accidentally; unexpectedly ~
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がち: tend to; prone to; have a tendency to ~
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がたい: very difficult to; hard to ~
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気味（ぎみ）: slightly; -like; tending to ~
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ごとに: every time; each; at intervals of ~
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ほど: degree; extent; bounds; upper limit ~
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ほど～ない: is not as… as ~
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一度に（いちどに）: all at once; at the same time ~
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いくら～ても: no matter how (much) ~
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一方だ（いっぽうだ）: more and more; keep on (one-directional) ~
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一体（いったい）: what on earth; what in the world; emphasis ~
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じゃない: isn't it; confirmation; maybe; surprise ~
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か何か（かなにか）: or something; or whatever ~
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かける: half-; not yet finished; in the middle of ~
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から～にかけて: through; from [A] to [B] ~
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代わりに（かわりに）: instead of; in exchange for; as a substitute ~
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結果（けっか）: as a result of; after ~
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結局（けっきょく）: after all; in the end; eventually ~
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間: during; while something happens
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間に: while; before something ends
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あまり～ない: not very; not particularly
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後で: after doing; later
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ば: if; when a condition is met
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場合は: if; in that situation
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ばかり: only; just that
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だけで: just by doing
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出す: start doing; suddenly begin
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でございます: the polite form of to be
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でも: or something; how about
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ではないか: isn’t it; don’t you think
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が必要: need; be necessary
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がする: sense a sound, smell, taste, or feeling
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がり: tends to feel or act that way
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がる / がっている: show signs of feeling
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ございます: the polite form of there is
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始める: begin to do
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はずだ: should be; expected to be
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はずがない: there is no way that
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必要がある: need to do
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意向形: the volitional form; let’s do
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いらっしゃる: honorific be, come, or go
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いたします: the humble form of do
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じゃないか: right; isn’t it
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かどうか: whether or not
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かしら: I wonder
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かい: yes/no question ending
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かもしれない: might; perhaps
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かな: I wonder; should I
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から作る: made from; made with
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きっと: surely; certainly
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頃: around; about
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こと: verb nominalizer
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ことがある: there are times when
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ことができる: can; be able to
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ことになる: it has been decided that
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ことにする: to decide to
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くする: make something become
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急に: suddenly; all at once
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までに: by; no later than
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まま: as it is; without changing
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または: or; one choice or the other
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みたいだ: looks like; seems like
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みたいな: like; similar to
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みたいに: like; similar to
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も: as much as; surprisingly many
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な: do not do; prohibition
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など: such as; things like
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ながら: while doing at the same time
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なかなか～ない: not easy to; not readily
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なければいけない: must do; have to
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なければならない: must do; have to
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なら: if; when it comes to
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なさい: do this; command
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なさる: do; honorific form
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に気がつく: notice; become aware
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に見える: look; appear to be
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にする: make something become
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にくい: hard to do
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の中で: among; within a group
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のに: although; even though
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のに: for doing; in order to
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のは〜だ: what is A is B
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お～ください: please do; respectful request
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お～になる: do; honorific form
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おきに: at intervals of; every
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終わる: finish doing
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られる: can do; potential form
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らしい: apparently; it seems
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さ: -ness; adjective noun form
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さっき: just now; a moment ago
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させられる: be made to do
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させる: make or let someone do
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させてください: please let me do
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さすが: as expected
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し: and; what’s more
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そんなに: that much; so much
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それでも: even so; nevertheless
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それに: also; in addition
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そうだ: looks like; seems about to
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そうだ: apparently; I hear that
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そうに / そうな: in a way that looks; seeming
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たばかり: just did; has only just happened
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たところ: just finished doing
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他動詞 & 自動詞: transitive and intransitive verb pairs
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たがる: someone seems to want to
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たら: if; when; after
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たらどう: why not try; how about
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たらいいですか: what should I do
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てあげる: do something for someone
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て / で: and; because; then
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てほしい: want someone to do
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ていく: go on doing; move away while doing
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ていた: was doing; had been
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ていただけませんか: could you please do
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てくれる: someone does something for me
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てくる: come to; do and come back
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てみる: try doing
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てもらう: have someone do for you
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ておく: do in advance; leave done
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てしまう / ちゃう: finish completely; do accidentally
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てすみません: sorry for doing
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てやる: do for someone below you
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てよかった: glad that
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ているところ: be in the middle of doing
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ても: even if; even though
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と: when; if; naturally results
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と言ってもいい: you could call it
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という: called; that says
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ということ: the fact that
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と言われている: is said to be
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と聞いた: I heard that
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と思う: I think that
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とか～とか: things like; among others
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ところ: about to do; at the point of
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続ける: keep doing
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って: called; as for
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受身形: passive form
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は〜が…は: A is ..., but B is ...
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やすい: easy to do; prone to
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やっと: finally; after effort
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より: than; compared with
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予定だ: be scheduled to; plan to
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ようだ: seems; appears to be
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ようになる: come to be able to; start to
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ようにする: make sure to; try to
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ように / ような: like; in the way that
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ようと思う: be thinking of doing
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ぜひ: definitely; by all means
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全然～ない: not at all
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づらい: hard to do; emotionally difficult
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ちゃいけない・じゃいけない: must not do
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だ・です: to be in Japanese
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だけ: only or just
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だろう: probably or right?
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で: at; by
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でも: but or even
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でしょう: probably or right
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どんな: what kind of
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どうして: why or how come
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どうやって: how to do something
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があります: there is or have
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がほしい: want something
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がいます: there is someone
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が: subject marker
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ほうがいい: had better or should
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い-adjectives: Japanese i-adjectives explained
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一番（いちばん）: the most or number one
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一緒に（いっしょに）: together with
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いつも: always or usually
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じゃない・ではない: to not be
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か～か: or
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か: question particle
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から: because; since
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方（かた）: the way of doing something
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けど: but or although
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けれども: but or although
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まだ: still or not yet
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まだ～ていません: have not yet
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まで: until or as far as
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前に（まえに）: before or in front of
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ませんか: would you or shall we
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ましょう: let’s or shall we
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ましょうか: shall I
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も: too or also
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もう: already or anymore
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な-adjectives: Japanese na-adjectives explained
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なあ: sentence ending particle
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ないで: without doing
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ないでください: please don’t do
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ないといけない: must do
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なくてもいい: don't have to
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なくちゃ: must do; gotta do
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なくてはいけない: must do; need to do
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なくてはならない: must do; have to do
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なる: to become
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んです: to explain or emphasize
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ね: isn't it; right
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に/へ: to; toward
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に行く: go to do
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に: destination; time
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にする: to decide on
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のです: to explain or emphasize
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のが下手: to be bad at doing something
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のが上手: to be good at doing something
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のが好き: to like doing something
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の中で[A]が一番: out of this group; A is the best
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の: possessive particle
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ので: because; since
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お / ご: polite or honorific prefix
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をください: please give me
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を: object marker particle
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しかし: but; however
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それから: and then; after that
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そして: and; and then
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すぎる: too much
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たことがある: have done something before
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たい: want to do
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たり〜たり: do such things as A and B
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てある: has been done; resulting state
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ている: ongoing action or current state
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てから: after doing
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てください: please do
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てはいけない: must not; may not
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てもいいです: it is OK to; may I
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と: and; with
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とき: when; at the time
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とても: very; extremely
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つもり: plan to; intend to
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はどうですか: how about; how is
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は vs が: the beginner-friendly difference
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は: topic marker
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は〜より・・・です: is more than
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や: and; or
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よ: you know; emphasis
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より～ほうが: more than
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てしまう: completion and regret
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わけではない: it does not mean that
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に限り: limited to or only for
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いずれにしても: in any case
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