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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～といえども (Even though… / Even if…)

???? Meaning The expression ～といえども is used in formal Japanese to express contradiction or exception. It is similar to "even though," "even if," or "although" in English. It emphasizes that…

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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～と思いきや (I thought…, but actually…)

???? Meaning The expression ～と思いきや is used when something turns out to be different from what the speaker expected. It means "I thought..., but actually..." or "Contrary to what I…

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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～とばかりに (As if to say…)

???? Meaning The expression ～とばかりに is used to describe someone’s behavior or action as if they were saying something, even though they do not say it out loud. It’s often…

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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～たりとも (Not even one…)

???? Meaning The expression ～たりとも is used to strongly deny something, even the smallest amount or unit. It means “not even one...” or “not even for a moment....” It is…

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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～たが最後 (Once… then…)

Meaning ～たが最後 is a Japanese grammar expression that means "once something happens, then something unavoidable or irreversible follows." It often carries a negative nuance, implying that once a certain action…

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【JLPT N1 Grammar】～たところで – “Even if… it’s useless / it won’t change anything”

⚠️ The expression ～たところで is used to emphasize that even if something is done, it will not lead to a meaningful result. It's often used in a pessimistic or realistic…

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【JLPT N1 Grammar】～たまでのことだ／～までだ – “It’s just that…” / “I simply…”

???? The grammar patterns ～たまでのことだ／～までだ are used to express modesty or to emphasize that something is not a big deal. In English, they can be translated as "I simply...", "It’s…

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【JLPT N1 Grammar】～てからというもの – “Ever since…”

⏳ ～てからというもの is an advanced Japanese grammar expression (N1 level) used to emphasize that a certain condition or situation has continued consistently from a particular point in time. It translates…

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【JLPT N1 Grammar】～ではあるまいし – “It’s not like… so…”

???? ～ではあるまいし is a conversational N1-level Japanese grammar pattern used to give mild criticism, logical reasoning, or persuasive advice. It literally means "It’s not like... so..." and is used when…

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【JLPT N1 Grammar】～でなくてなんだろう – It Must Be… / Nothing But…

???? ～でなくてなんだろう is an advanced JLPT N1 grammar pattern used to strongly assert that something can only be described a certain way. It translates to "it must be..." or "nothing…

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JLPT N1 ～と相まって – Along with / Combined with

???? ～と相まって is an advanced JLPT N1 grammar expression that means "together with," "combined with," or "along with." It indicates that two or more elements work together to produce a…

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JLPT N1 ～がてら – While… / On the occasion of…

???? ～がてら is a JLPT N1 grammar point used to indicate doing one action as an opportunity to also do another. It often translates as “while doing…” or “on the…

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JLPT N1 ～かたわら – Besides / While doing…

???? ～かたわら is a JLPT N1 grammar structure used to express doing one main activity while also engaging in another side activity. It often shows that someone leads a double…

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JLPT N1 ～かのように – As if… / Just like…

The Japanese grammar pattern ～かのように is used when comparing a situation to another in a figurative way. It often implies that something seems a certain way, although it’s not actually…

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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～かれ～かれ – Whether… or…

The grammar pattern ～かれ～かれ is used to express “whether A or B, something is true” — often implying that, regardless of the specific degree or type, something is unavoidable. This…

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JLPT N1 Grammar: ～きらいがある — Tends to (a negative tendency)

The JLPT N1 grammar pattern ～きらいがある is used to express a person or thing has a tendency to do something — typically something undesirable or negative. While not overly strong,…

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Mastering JLPT N1 Grammar: ～極まる／極まりない (きわまる／きわまりない)

The JLPT N1 grammar pattern ～極まる / ～極まりない expresses an extreme degree of a state or emotion. It is often used in formal or written contexts to show that something…

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[JLPT N1 Grammar] ～かたわら – While Doing A, Also Doing B

Welcome to today’s N1 grammar lesson! In this post, we’ll explore the expression ～かたわら, which is commonly used in formal or written Japanese to express doing two activities in parallel…

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Japanese Grammar N1: ～かたがた (katagata) – Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Introduction The Japanese grammar pattern ～かたがた (katagata) is an important expression that appears in JLPT N1 level Japanese. This formal expression serves multiple purposes in written and spoken Japanese, making…

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Japanese Grammar: ～がてら (gatera) – Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Introduction For Japanese language learners preparing for the JLPT N1 exam, mastering nuanced grammar patterns is essential. One such pattern is ～がてら (gatera), which elegantly combines two actions or purposes…

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