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N2 Grammar

Mastering にも関わらず (Nimo Kakawarazu): Your Guide to Expressing “Despite”

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning This grammar pattern expresses that something happens or is true contrary to expectations, or in spite of a certain preceding condition. It conveys a strong sense of “despite,” “even though,” or “regardless of the situation.” 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to highlight a surprising […]

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Mastering 「にわたって」: Extending Your Japanese Scope (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「にわたって」 indicates something extends over a certain range, period, or scope. It conveys the meaning of “throughout,” “over,” “across,” or “spanning.” 🎯 Primary Function To express the full extent, duration, or range of an action, event, or condition. It emphasizes that something covers an entire area,

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Mastering ~につけ (Ni Tsuke): Expressing “Whenever” and “Whether…Or…” in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning The grammar pattern ~につけ (ni tsuke) primarily conveys the meaning of “whenever,” “every time,” or “whether…or…” depending on the context. It indicates that a certain action, emotion, or state consistently occurs or arises in direct relation to a specific situation or event. 🎯 Primary Function Its

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「に過ぎない」:It’s Nothing More Than That! (N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「に過ぎない」 means “nothing more than,” “merely,” or “only.” It is used to emphasize that something is trivial, limited, or not as significant as it might seem or be perceived. 🎯 Primary Function To state that something is merely a certain thing, often implying that its importance,

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Mastering 「に相違ない (ni soui nai)」: Expressing Absolute Certainty in Japanese (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「に相違ない」means “there is no mistake that…”, “it is certain that…”, or “it must be that…”. It expresses a very high degree of conviction or certainty about a fact or inference. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to assert a strong, almost absolute conviction or a

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Mastering 「に沿って」 (Ni Sotte): Following the Path in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “along,” “in accordance with,” “following,” “according to” 🎯 Primary Function To express that an action or situation proceeds or exists by strictly adhering to a certain standard, rule, plan, path, or guideline. It implies a sense of strict observance or conformity. 📋 Grammar Structure Noun +

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Mastering 「に際して (ni saishite)」: Japanese Grammar for Significant Occasions (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「に際して」means “at the time of,” “on the occasion of,” or “when,” specifically referring to a particular, often important or significant, event or situation. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to denote that an action or state occurs at the precise moment or on the specific

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Mastering 「〜に向かって」 (ni mukatte): Your Guide to Direction and Purpose

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning The basic meaning of 「〜に向かって」 (ni mukatte) is “towards,” “facing,” or “against” a specific direction, object, person, or abstract goal. It emphasizes the active orientation or movement. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to indicate the direction of a physical movement, the target or recipient

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JLPT N2 Grammar: に応えて (ni kotaete) – Fulfilling Expectations and Responding to Demands

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “In response to,” “in answer to,” “to meet (expectations, requests, demands).” It signifies an action taken as a direct consequence of or fulfillment of something. 🎯 Primary Function To express that one’s actions are performed to satisfy a request, expectation, hope, or demand from someone or

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Mastering に決まっている (Ni Kimatte Iru): Expressing Certainty in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning The basic meaning of に決まっている (ni kimatte iru) is ‘it’s certain,’ ‘it’s definite,’ ‘it’s undoubtedly,’ or ‘it’s for sure.’ It expresses the speaker’s strong conviction. 🎯 Primary Function This grammar pattern is used to express the speaker’s strong conviction or certainty about a situation, event, or

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JLPT N2 Grammar: Mastering 「〜に関わる」 (Ni Kakawaru) Deep Connections in Japanese

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「〜に関わる」 (ni kakawaru) means “to be involved in,” “to be related to,” “to concern,” or “to affect.” It signifies a direct and often significant connection, influence, or involvement. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to emphasize that something is directly and deeply connected to, involved

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JLPT N2 Grammar: 「〜にかかわらず」– Expressing Decisions Regardless of Conditions

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Regardless of,” “irrespective of,” “without regard to.” It means that a certain condition, factor, or situation does not influence or change the outcome, decision, or state. 🎯 Primary Function To emphasize that an action, rule, or decision applies universally or remains constant, irrespective of varying conditions

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