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Fortunately! Exploring 幸いなことに (Saiwai na koto ni) for N2 Learners

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning The basic meaning of 幸いなことに (saiwai na koto ni) is “fortunately,” “luckily,” or “thank goodness.” It expresses that a positive outcome occurred, often in a situation where a negative result was possible or expected. 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to indicate that a situation […]

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Mastering “Rokuni ~ Nai”: Expressing Insufficiency and Dissatisfaction (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Hardly,” “scarcely,” “not properly,” “not sufficiently.” 🎯 Primary Function To indicate that an action or state is not carried out to a satisfactory or expected degree, or that something is almost non-existent. It inherently carries a negative nuance, often of complaint, regret, or disappointment. 📋 Grammar

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Mastering 及び (oyobi): The Formal “And” for JLPT N2 Learners

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “and,” “as well as,” “in addition to.” It is used to connect two or more nouns, phrases, or clauses in a list, indicating that they are equally important or belong to the same category. 🎯 Primary Function To list items, people, or concepts in a formal

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JLPT N2 Grammar: Expressing Potential Risks with「恐れがある」(おそれがある)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “There is a fear/risk/danger that…” or “There is a possibility of (something negative happening).” 🎯 Primary Function To express a high likelihood or concern that something undesirable or negative will occur. It implies a warning or a prediction of a potential problem. 📋 Grammar Structure Verb

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Mastering 恐らく (Osoraku): Expressing High Probability in Japanese (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 恐らく (osoraku) means “probably,” “likely,” or “perhaps.” It is an adverb used to express a strong likelihood or high degree of probability regarding an event or situation, often based on a reasonable inference or available information. 🎯 Primary Function To convey a high degree of probability

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Master N2 Grammar: Understanding おまけに (Omake ni)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “On top of that,” “what’s more,” “furthermore,” “to make matters worse/better.” It adds an extra piece of information that builds upon the previous statement. 🎯 Primary Function To add an additional, often compounding or intensifying, element to a previously stated condition or situation. It suggests that

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Mastering Japanese Requests: The Nuance of お~願う (O-negau)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning This pattern is a highly formal and humble way to express a request or a sincere wish/prayer. It signifies that the speaker is humbly asking for or wishing for something, showing deep respect towards the listener or the subject of the wish. 🎯 Primary Function To

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JLPT N2 Grammar: を問わず (wo towazu) – Regardless Of, Without Distinction

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning regardless of; without distinction of; irrespective of 🎯 Primary Function To indicate that a certain condition, situation, or rule applies universally to all cases, without being affected or limited by the preceding noun. It emphasizes impartiality and inclusiveness. 📋 Grammar Structure Noun + を問わず 🎭 Usage

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Mastering ~を除いて (wo nozoite): Japanese Grammar for Exceptions (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning Except for, excluding, with the exception of. 🎯 Primary Function To specify an item or group that is an exception to a general statement. 📋 Grammar Structure Noun + を除いて (Noun + wo nozoite) 🎭 Usage Contexts 🏢 Formal Situations Frequently used in formal announcements, official

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をもとに: Building on a Foundation – JLPT N2 Japanese Grammar

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “based on,” “drawing from,” “with… as a basis/foundation.” It signifies that something is created, developed, or decided using a particular source, data, or idea as its fundamental starting point. 🎯 Primary Function To indicate the basis or source from which something originates or is constructed. It

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Unpacking 「をめぐって」: Navigating Discussions and Disputes in Japanese (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning To revolve around; concerning; over; regarding; with respect to (an issue, topic, or object) 🎯 Primary Function It indicates that a discussion, dispute, conflict, event, or various activities are centered around a specific noun (issue, topic, object, person). It highlights the thing that is the focal

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Mastering を契機に: A Guide to Expressing Turning Points in Japanese (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Taking advantage of an opportunity,” “with X as a turning point/trigger,” or “prompted by X.” 🎯 Primary Function To indicate that a specific event, incident, or situation served as a direct cause, trigger, or significant turning point for a subsequent action, change, or development. It emphasizes

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Mastering 抜く (nuku): Japanese Grammar for Perseverance and Completion (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning To do something completely or thoroughly; to see something through to the very end, often implying significant effort, difficulty, or perseverance. 🎯 Primary Function To indicate that an action has been carried out to its absolute completion, or that one has successfully endured a difficult situation

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抜きにして / 抜きで: Mastering “Without” or “Excluding” in Japanese (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning This grammar pattern means “without,” “excluding,” or “leaving aside.” It indicates that a certain element, condition, or person is omitted, removed, or not included when performing an action or making a judgment. 🎯 Primary Function To express the absence or deliberate exclusion of a specific item,

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Unlocking the Past: Mastering the Classical Japanese Negative “~ぬ”

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning A classical and literary negative auxiliary verb, equivalent to the modern Japanese 「~ない」 (nai). 🎯 Primary Function To express negation, the lack of an action or state. 📋 Grammar Structure Verb (未然形・Mizenkei/Imperfective Form) + ぬ. 五段動詞 (Godan Doushi – Group 1 verbs): The あ-form (Mizenkei) +

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「のみならず」:Beyond “Not Only”! Mastering Advanced Japanese Additions (N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning This grammar pattern means “not only… but also,” “as well as,” or “in addition to.” It signifies that something is true for one thing, and extends to include another, often emphasizing the additional element. 🎯 Primary Function To add further information or a consequence that extends

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Mastering 「のみ」: The Nuances of “Only” in Japanese (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “Only,” “alone,” “merely,” “solely.” It emphasizes limitation or exclusivity. 🎯 Primary Function To state that something is restricted to a particular condition, person, or thing, or to indicate a small amount/degree. It carries a more formal or emphatic tone than 「だけ」. 📋 Grammar Structure Noun +

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Unveiling 「の上では」: Navigating Discrepancies in Japanese (JLPT N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning 「の上では」 (no ue de wa) literally means “on the surface of” or “on the basis of.” It is used to indicate that something is true or valid according to a specific document, rule, theory, or outward appearance, often implying that the actual situation might be different

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Mastering 「の下で / のもとで」: Expressing Conditions and Influence in Japanese (N2 Grammar)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning This grammar pattern conveys the meaning of “under,” “beneath,” “in the context of,” “under the influence of,” or “under the supervision of.” 🎯 Primary Function Its primary function is to express the conditions, circumstances, or authority under which an action or state occurs. It indicates that

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のももっともだ: Expressing Naturalness and Understanding in Japanese (JLPT N2)

Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “It is only natural that…”, “It is quite reasonable that…”, “It’s understandable that…” 🎯 Primary Function To express that a certain state, action, or feeling is completely natural, reasonable, or justified, given the circumstances. It is used to show understanding or agreement with the logic behind

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