こそ
Frequency rank: 190.
- it is ... that ...; precisely; in particular; definitely; for sure; only (when, after, because, etc.)emphasizes preceding word or phrase
- although; while; it is the case that ... butas こそあれ, こそすれ, こそするが, etc.
- it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...after conditional -ba form of verb
- not at all; not in the slightest; absolutely not; neverformal or literary termafter -nai stem of verb + ば
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Generated: This usage emphasizes a particular aspect or highlights the importance of something specific in a statement.
Generated: This usage is used to acknowledge a fact while also introducing a contrasting idea or condition.
Generated: This usage emphasizes that a particular condition is the sole reason for a subsequent situation or event.
Generated: This usage is employed to express complete denial or negation of something.
Example sentences160 results
"Er, Karin ..., shouldn't we call it a night soon?" "No! No quitting while ahead! Next time I'll win for sure!"
このめるまがメルマガは、さっこん昨今のごがく語学さんぎょうかい産業界のかんげん甘言におどらされる躍らされることなく、ぶんぽうかいしゃく文法解釈というこてんてき古典的がくしゅう学習ほう法こそおうどう王道としんじて信じてうたがわない疑わないほう方のためのめるまがメルマガです。
This e-zine is for those who, unswayed by the cajolery of the modern language industry, firmly trust that the traditional learning method of grammatical analysis is the way to go.