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S2 Grammar Flashcards

1
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普通形＋だけで（は）なく/じゃなく〜

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not only ~

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このようにして、この国の経済は発展してきたわけです。

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Basically, this is the way that this country’s economy has developed. (basic summary, conclusion)

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彼女の父親は私の母の弟だ。つまり彼女と私はいとこ同士なわけだ。

要するに、手伝ってできないわけね。

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Her father is my mother’s younger brother. In other words, she and I are cousins. (conclusion based on facts, situation)

So in other words, you can’t help me, right?

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誰でも失敗することはあるわけだから、人の失敗を笑うべきではない

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(Because) everyone fails, you shouldn’t laugh at other’s failures. (reasoning based on common sense)

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道理で今日は暑かったわけだ。最高気温が３７度まで上がったそうだから。

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No wonder it was hot today. The maximum temperature is said to have risen to 37 degrees. (coming to a realisation)

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〜わけではない

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That’s not it/it’s not because ~

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辞書形＋わけがない

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There’s no way ~ (denial)

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〜ないわけがない

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There’s no way ~ wouldn’t ~

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Vるわけにはいかない

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No way I can [do something] (because common sense, society, morals, mental reasons)

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Vないわけにはいかない

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No way I can’t [do something]

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わけ

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noun: meaning, situation, reason, contents

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わけ（も）ない

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too easy, shouldn’t be a problem, no problem

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わけもなく＋文

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for no reason, without a reason ~

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X（Vる/Nの）たびにY

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When X does V/N, Y always happens
(Y can’t be negative form, 〜ません form)

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15
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ミラーさんの日本語は聞くたびに上達している。

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Mira’s Japanese improves every time I hear it (Y changes/develops every time X is repeated)

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16
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AというようにB

「時は金なり」というように、時間はとても大切です。

A

Explain B using A

As in “time is money”, time is very important.

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V（/ます/）がち

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tendency to ~, often ~, common ~, ~ happens a lot

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〜なりに/〜なりの

人はそれぞれ、その人なりの生活スタイルがある。

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in ~’s way

Everyone has their own way of living.

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YならYなりに/なりの

若いなら若いなりにやってみればいい。

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If you’re Y, you must/should ~ to be like Y

If you’re young, you should try to be young.

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〜つもりだ

健康には十分注意しているつもりでしたが、健康診断で問題が見つかりました。

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I believe, think ~ [despite the truth/reality]

I thought I paid a lot of attention to my health, but found out a lot of problems after a health check.

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21
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Vた/Nのつもりで

このロールプレイでは、小さい子供になったつもりで話してみてください。

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[do something] as if ~ [in your head]

For this role, please speak as if you were a child.

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22
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いよいよ

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finally

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23
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Nの・Vた/る かいがある/ない

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N/V is worth/not worth

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V（/ます/）がい

やりがい、読みがい、生きがい

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worth ~ [action]

worth doing, worth reading, worth living

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〜普通形＋ということだ

じゃ、脈がないということだね。

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what I/they want to say is ~
(main point, conclusion, interpretation)

So, basically I’m being rejected.

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26
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募集の締め切りは9月末ということです。

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heard that ~

I heard that the deadline for applications is the end of September.

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27
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〜というふうに

彼女は信じられないというふうに頭を振った。

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In a way such that ~
(to elaborate on something, further explain it, similar to というように, but can’t be used for quotes)

She shook her head in (a way that shows) disbelief.

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28
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V（/ます/）うる/える/えない（得る/得ない）

事故はどんなに注意していても起こりうる。

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can/can’t
(there’s possibility of something, or that something can/can’t be done)

No matter how much you try to be careful, accidents can happen.

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29
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X普通形＋からといってY

アメリカ住んでいたからといって、英語が上手だとは限らない。

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just because X, doesn’t necessarily mean Y

Just because I lived in America, doesn’t mean that I’m good at English.

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30
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X普通形＋からといってY

寒いからと言って窓を全部閉めて寝るのはよくない。

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don’t do Y/Y isn’t good, simply because X

Simply because it’s cold, it’s not good to close all the windows when you sleep.

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31
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X。だからといって、Y。

確かに魚は健康にいい。しかし、だからと言って、魚ばかり食べていたら、体によくない。

A

X. Even so, Y

Fish is indeed healthy. Even so, if you eat too much fish, it’s not good for your body.

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32
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X（普通形）とは限らない

お金が幸福をもたらすとは限らない。

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not necessarily/always/only X

Money doesn’t necessarily bring happiness.

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33
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Xないとも限らない

このまま環境破壊が続くと、人類が絶滅しないとも限らない。

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there is a chance/risk of X (despite the low probability)

If we continue to destroy the environment, there’s a chance that humanity is destroyed.

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34
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〜かの如（し）く/き〜
（かのように（written））

彼は出ていけというかの如き目で僕を見た。

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as if ~
（の如き for nouns, の如くfor verbs/adverbs)

He looked at me as if to tell me to get out.

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35
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Xを問わず〜

この奨学金は国籍を問わず、誰でも申し込むことができる

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regardless of X ~

Anyone can apply for this scholarship, regardless of nationality.

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36
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単なるN

単なる風邪だから安心してください。

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it’s just N, that’s all (nothing serious/important)

It’s just a cold, don’t worry.

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37
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単に〜

作文では単に事実を書くだけではなく、あなたの意見も述べなさい。

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just ~

Don’t just write the facts in your composition, describe your own opinions too.

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38
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Nでしかない

どんなに高価なダイヤも、磨かれる前はただの石でしかない。

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it’s just, simply N (emphasis that N is not really that good/important)

No matter how expensive the diamond, before polishing they were simply nothing but rocks.

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39
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X。むしろY。

人生で大切なのは必ずしも結果ではない。むしろ、何をしたかという過程である。

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X. Rather, Y
(comparing 2 things, then saying which one is more important/suitable/better)

It’s not the result that matters in life. Rather, it’s the process of what you did.

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40
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Xより　むしろY

彼女は美人と言うよりむしろ可愛いという感じだ。

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Y rather than X

She is more cute rather than beautiful.

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41
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Vるぐらい/くらいなら、むしろY

好きでもない人と結婚するくらいなら、むしろ一生独身でいたい。

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I’d rather Y if I had to [V]

I’d rather be alone forever if I had to marry someone I don’t like.

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42
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やがて

彼はやがて来るはずです。

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soon, in a short while (within a short time, with emphasis)

He should come soon.

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43
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やがて

私がアメリカに来てからやがて一年になる。

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soon, almost (counting from X time will be approximately ~)

It will soon be a year since I’ve come to America.

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44
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やがて

根気よく話せばやがて彼もわかってくれるでしょう。

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soon, eventually (in the end)

He will soon/eventually understand if you talk to him patiently.

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たまたま

たまたま時間つぶしに入った本屋で、ずっと探していた本を見つけた。

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by chance, just so happened to ~

When I went into the bookstore to kill time, I just so happened to find the book I’ve been looking for for a long time.

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46
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XおかげでY

先生のおかげで合格できた。

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thanks to/with credit to ~
(positive outcome)

I was able to pass thanks to my teacher.

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47
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XせいでY

最近運動不足のせいで体重が増えた。

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no thanks to/due to ~
(negative outcome)

I recently gained weight due to a lack to exercise.

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48
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とかく

セールに行くと、とかく要らないものまで買ってしまいがちだ。

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tend to/usually ~
(when speaker thinks that it’s not a good tendency)

When there’s a sale, we tend to buy things we don’t even need

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49
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XともかくY

味はともかく雰囲気のいいレストランです。

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X doesn’t matter/anyways, Y

The taste of this restaurant doesn’t really matter, the atmosphere is great.

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X、ともかくY

時間はともかく、まず場所を決めましょう。

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X is important, but Y is the most important (first priority)

I get that we need to the time, but deciding the place is more important.

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X（普通形）とはいえ、Y

12 月になったとはいえ、まだときどき暑い日もある。

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X is true, but Y [also is]

Even though it’s December, there are still some hot days.

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X。ちなみに、Y

今年の新入生は去年に比べて２０人少ないです。ちなみに去年の新入生の数は６０人でした。

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X. By the way/As side note, Y

There are 20 fewer new students this year than last year. By the way, there were 60 new students last year.

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しかも

この店の野菜は新鮮だ。しかも安い。

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what’s more/moreover ~

This shop’s vegetables are fresh. What’s more, it’s cheap.

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したがって（従って）

日本は火山が多い。したがって温泉も多い。

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therefore/as a result

Japan has a lot of volcanoes. As such, there are a lot of hot springs.

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X + V(辞書形)/N につれて Y

暗くなるにつれて、気温も下がってきた。

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as X goes through V/N changes, Y changes too (along with X)

As it gets dark, the temperature goes down along with it.

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V（/ます/）＋かねない

あいつはどんなばかなことでもやりかねない。

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could/might just do V

He might just do anything stupid.

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V（/ます/）＋かねる

このような仕事はお引き受けしかねます。

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can’t do/difficult to do V
(due to psychological reasons)

He can’t take this job. (maybe because it’s morally incorrect)

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もっともな

あんなことを言われたのだから、あの人が怒るのももっともだ。

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reasonable, understandable

After saying that, it’s no surprise that that persons is angry.

59
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最も

問題の答えとして、最も良いものに○をつけなさい。

A

the most, best

To answer this question, please the most correct answer.

60
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もっとも

彼は若いころバスケットボールの選手だった。もっともいつも補欠だったが。

A

although
(used to correct. The thing is right, but needs more context/details)

He was part of the basketball team when he was young. Although, he was just a reserve.

61
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〜の無理（は）ない

昨日徹夜でレポートを書いたというから、疲れているのも無理ないよ。

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no wonder/surprise ~

After doing an all-nighter writing a report yesterday, it’s no surprise that she’s tired today.

62
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〜だって/〜たって

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spoken ver. of 〜でも/〜ても

63
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～とみられる

台所付近が火元とみられる火事で３人が亡くなった。

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is considered to ~/seem to ~
(when a cause/reason is guessed, often found in formal reports/articles)

3 people died in a fire which is considered to have started in the kitchen area.

64
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～か どうか／～か～ かは別として

将来役 に立つかどうか は別として、学生時代にいろいろ勉強したほうがいい。

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regardless of whether or not ~

Regardless of whether it’s useful in the future or not, it’s good to study when you’re a student.

65
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Ｖない形＋ ぬ
（〜ず、〜ぬ、〜ねばならぬ）

A

Ancient ver. of ない
〜ず＝〜ないで
〜ぬ＝〜ない
〜ね（ばならぬ）＝〜なければならない

66
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やむをえず

思わぬ病気になってしまい、やむをえずやめた。

A

no choice but to ~

I had no choice but to quit because I got sick unexpectedly.

67
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V ずにはいられない

この本は読み始めたら面白くて終わりまで読むずにはいられない 。

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can’t help but ~

The book I started reading was so interesting, I couldn’t help but read it to the end.

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〜まま

彼に先月ノートを貸すままで、まだ返してもらっていない。

A

(state unchanged)

I lent him my notebook last month and still haven’t gotten it back yet.

69
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心の感じるまま に 感想 を言ってみましょう。

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(following a state)

Let’s express our thoughts as our hearts feel.

70
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たまらない

赤ちゃんが たまらなくかわいい。

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can’t take/hold it anymore

The baby is irresistibly cute

71
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～てはたまらない

こんなに たくさん 宿題を出されてはたまりません 。

A

can’t take/hold it anymore
(when frustrated, annoyed by something)

I can’t stand being given so much homework.

72
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なんとなく

A

somehow, for some reason

73
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もともと

彼はもともとおとなしい性格だったが、留学して から 社交的 な人に 変わった 。

A

originally, used to be

He used to be a quiet person, but after studying abroad, he changed to a sociable person.

74
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もともと

彼女は怒っているのではなく、もともとああいう顔なのです。

A

from the beginning ~

It’s not that she’s angry, she’s always looked like that (from the beginning).

75
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Ｖ る 一方だ

ダイエットしても太る一方でほんとうに困っている。

A

~ continually increasing/decreasing
change will continue going ~ direction
(usually for negative)

I’m worried, I keep getting fat even though I’m on a diet.

76
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Yは別として

ドリアン別として果物が好きだ。

A

other than Y

Apart from durian, I like fruits.

77
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〜というものではない

作文は長ればいいというものではない。

A

doesn’t mean that/is not necessarily ~

A good writing is not necessarily long.

78
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つい

まだ 読んでい ない本が何冊もあるのに、本屋に行くと面白そうな本をつい買ってしまう。

A

did without intention, accidentally, force of habit, losing control

Even though there are many books I haven’t read yet, when I go to a bookstore, I end up buying books that look interesting.

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Xながら（も）

自分の本を持っていながら、人から借りるなんて、どういうつもりでしょう。

A

even though, despite

Borrowing a book from someone despite having your own, what are you trying to do?

80
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Nに恵まれる/恵む（めぐむ）

良い友達に恵まれる。

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blessed with N

I’m blessed with good friends.

81
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せっかく～ のだから ／のだったら

せっかくここまで努力したんだから、最後までやり通しましょう。

A

we’ve come all this way, don’t waste this opportunity

You’ve worked hard to get this far, so let’s stick to it until the end.

82
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せっかく～のに／が／けど

せっかく作ったプラモデルが壊れてしまった。

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even though I came all this way/worked so hard
(….was not achieved, fulfilled, etc.)

The plastic model I took so long to make was broken.

83
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Ｖずじまい

せっかく買ったダウンコートは今年は暖冬で 使わずじまいだった。

A

that things ended without what you expected or hoped for

I didn’t use the down coat I bought (with my hard earned money) because of the mild winter this year.

84
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いったい

A

why/how/what/where/who/when exactly ~
(adds strength/emotion to
interrogative words)

85
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いったい全体

A

stronger ver. of いったい

86
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さっぱり ～ない

もう秋なのにさっぱり涼しくならない。

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can’t ~ at all

Even though it’s already autumn, it doesn’t get cold at all.

87
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ＡからＢにかけて

香港は秋から冬にかけて晴れ から冬にかけて晴れる日が多い。

奈良から京都にかけて見物した。

A

from ~ to ~
(an approximate range)

In Hong Kong, there are many sunny days in autumn and winter, and sunny days in winter.

I visited from Nara to Kyoto.

  • doesn’t work for specifics, eg: from 3-5pm
88
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～ものだ（spoken～もんだ）

両親が元気なうちに一度は海外旅行に連れて行きたいものだ。

A

When you say something with a feeling of admiration or disgust.

I want to take my parents on an overseas trip once while they are still healthy.

89
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Vる・Vない・～い・～な＋ものだ

試験というのは何回受けても緊張するものだ。

A

~ tend to/not to V
used to describe a general tendency, the nature of things, etc. with emotion

Exams tend to make me nervous no matter how many times I take them.

90
Q

Vる・Vない＋ものだ/ではない

目上の人には、敬語を使うものだ。

A

to/to not V is ~
Common knowledge

Speaking in keigo is for superiors.

91
Q

Vるまい

この辛さは他人にはわかるまい。

A

Don’t/won’t V
まい (for all applications) is generally a strong written expression.

Other people won’t understand how hard it is.

92
Q

Vるまい

見るまいと思っても、ついて見てしまう。

A

Don’t want to V

Even if you don’t want to see it, you will.

93
Q

V（よ）うが～まいが～ / V（よ）うと～まいと

彼が彼女と結婚しようがしまいが、私には関係ないことです。

A

N/V doesn’t matter to me
The result is the same whether or not you V”, or
It means “It has nothing to do with N’’.

It doesn’t matter to me whether he marries her or not.

94
Q

N/Vて　まで

だんだん暗くなってきたのに捜している店は見つからない。その上、雨まで降ってきた。

A

Even N/V
Expressing a feeling of surprise at the fact that something has reached a range or degree that is normally unimaginable

It’s getting darker and darker, but I can’t find the store I’m looking for. On top of that, it even rained.

95
Q

Vるまで（のこと）もない

この程度の英語なら、辞書を使うまでもなく読めるはずだ。

A

without V
It’s not a big deal, so it means you don’t need to go out of your way to V.

With this level of English, you should be able to read it without using a dictionary.

96
Q

大したN

フランス語を１年勉強しただけであれだけ話せるんだから、大したものだ。

A

Big N
Unusual, makes one shocked, impressed

It’s a big deal to be able to speak so much after only studying French for a year.

97
Q

大したN＋否定形

大した病気じゃないからすぐ治るでしょう。

A

Isn’t N very much

It’s not a serious illness, so you’ll get better soon.

98
Q

大して～ない

あの歌手、歌はたしてうまくないのに、なんで人気なんだろう。

A

can’t ~ very well

That singer, even though she can’t sing very well, why is she so popular?

99
Q

V（ない形）ざるを得ない

上司にいわれたことだからせざるを得ない。

A

I have no choice but to V
Don’t like doing it, but have to

I have to do it because my boss told me to do it.

100
Q

～限り

可能な限り/できる限り　お手伝いします。

A

as much as ~
limit of one’s ability

I will help you as much as possible.

101
Q

Nに限り/限って

このクーポンをお持ちのお客様に限り、１０パーセント割引いたします。

入場者は女性に限ります。

A

only / limited to N
exceptions, limitations

Only customers who have this coupon will get a 10% discount.

Only women can enter.

102
Q

Nに限らず

中国語に限らず、日本語も漢字を使う。

A

Not limited to N

Not only Chinese, but also Japanese uses kanji.

103
Q

N（＝とき、日など）に限って

急いでいるときに限って電車が遅れる。

A

only when N
N is a time, day, etc.
Only happens when N (doesn’t actually), shows frustration

The train will be late only when you’re in a hurry.

104
Q

Nに限って～ない

あの人に限って噓は言いません。信じてあげてください。

A

only N won’t
It is usually used when you want to say with special expectations or trust that only N won’t do something bad.

This is the only person won’t lie. Please believe me.

105
Q

Vる/Vないに限る・Nに限る

疲れた時は寝るに限る。

A

V/N is best
Limited to V/N

Sleeping is best when tired.

106
Q

さえ

ひらがなさえ読めないのでは日本で生活するのは難しいだろう。

A

can/can’t even

It will be difficult to live in Japan if you can’t even read hiragana.

107
Q

～さえ～ば
（Vます形＋さえ＋すれば）
（Vてさえ～ば）

この仕事はパソコンさえ打てれば、年齢や学歴は問いません。

A

as long as ~, ~
It is enough and nothing else is necessary/irrelevant.

As long as you can use a computer, your age or educational background doesn’t matter for this job .

108
Q

Xこそ～

この本は成功した人にこそ読んでほしいです。

あなたがいたからこそ、この仕事がうまくいったのです。

A

only X ~
Used with various words, especially when saying that word (X) with emphasis.

Only successful people should read this book.

This job was successful only because of you.

109
Q

AてこそB

お金は使ってこそ価値があるのだ。

A

B only if/when A
When you want to say that the meaning or effect of B is born/understood only after A.

Money has value only when it is used.

110
Q

X（普通形、である体）＋ものの、Y

家族とは一緒にすんでいるものの、みんな忙しいので、なかなか会えない。

A

Certainly X, but Y
``X is certainly true, but the actual reality and results are different from what is expected from Y X’’.

I certainly live with my family, but they are all busy so I don’t get to see them very often.

111
Q

Nっぽい・V//ます//っぽい

息子はあきっぽくて、すぐに新しいおもちゃを欲しがる。

A

Feels/Tends to N/V

My son tends to gets bored and wants a new toy right away.

112
Q

わざと

子どもとゲームをするとき、ときどきわざと負けてやる。

A

on purpose

When I play games with my children, I sometimes lose on purpose.

113
Q

V//ます//＋ようで / V//ます//＋ようによっては

仕事はやりようでいくらでも時間を節約できる。

A

Depending on how you think and how you do it ~

You can save as much time as you like at work depending on how you do it.

114
Q

XどころかY

あの人は会っても話をするどころか、あいさつもしない。

A

X, let alone Y

He doesn’t even say hello to you, let alone talk when you meet him.

115
Q

XどころかY

あの人は独身どころか、子供が三人もいますよ。

A

Far from X, Y
Y is complete opposite of X, opposite of stereotypical idea of X

Far from single, he has three children.

116
Q

まさか＋否定表現

あんなに何度も練習したのだから、まさか失敗することはないだろう。

A

no way + (negative expression)

I’ve practiced so many times, so there’s no way I’ll fail, right?

117
Q

なんとか

何とかして今日中にこの仕事を終わらせたい。

A

somehow

I want to finish this work by the end of today somehow.

118
Q

なんとか

ねぼうしてしまったけど、なんとかいつもの電車に間に合った。

A

somehow

I slept in, but somehow managed to catch my usual train.

119
Q

あいにく

友達の家へ行ったら、あいにく彼は留守だった。

A

Unfortunately

Unfortunately, when I went to my friend’s house, he wasn’t there.

120
Q

さいわい（幸い）

事故にあったが、幸い無事だった。

A

Fortunately

I was in an accident, but luckily I was safe.

121
Q

Nときたら、～　
Nったら、～

あなたときたら（あなたったら）、約束の時間を守ったことが一度もないね。

A

When it comes to N, ~

When is comes to you, you have never kept your promises.

122
Q

V1てはV2

夏休みは食べて寝、寝ては食べるという毎日で、太ってしまった。

A

V1 then V2
Repeated action of V2 after V1

During the summer vacation, I ate then slept, and slept then ate every day, so I got fat.

123
Q

VるにV（可能形）ない

古いおもちゃや絵本は子どものころの思い出がいっぱい詰まっているので、 捨てるに捨てられない 。

A

Thinking to V but can’t (psychological reasons)

Old toys and picture books are full of childhood memories, so they can’t be thrown away (even if they may be old).

124
Q

とにかく

彼女はとにかくすごい美人です。

A

especially
emphasis on point

She’s especially gorgeous.

125
Q

とにかく

まだ全員 揃っていませんが、とにかく始めましょう。

A

Anyway

We’re not all there yet, but let’s get started anyway.

126
Q

まんいち（万一）

たぶん大丈夫だと思うけど、 万一 行けなくなっ たら 電話します。

A

If by any chance

I think you’ll probably be fine, but if (by any chance) I can’t go, I’ll call you.

127
Q

たとえ～ても

たとえみんなに反対されても 、彼と結婚します。

たとえ冗談でも 、そんなことを言うのはよくない。

A

Even if ~

I will marry him even if everyone is against it.

It’s not good to say things like that, even as a joke.

128
Q

Vようとする

長った休みが終わろうとしている。

A

About to ~
just before a change/action begins/ends

A long vacation is coming to an end.

129
Q

QW～ことだろう/ことか

悲しみや喜びを分かち合えるがいることはなんと幸せなことだろう。

A

QW one is
Showing emotion through quantity

How happy I am to share my sorrows and joys with you.

130
Q

Nにわたって/Nにわたり

その展覧会は5月１日から半年にわたって開催された。

A

~ over/for N
N is a period, time, place, etc.

The exhibition was held for half a year from May 1st.

131
Q

X。それにしてもY。

今日は大雨になるという予報だったけど、それにしてもよく降るなあ。

A

X. Even so, Y.
Y is an emphasis on X.

The forecast was for heavy rain today. Even so, it’s raining quite heavily, huh?

132
Q

XにしてもY

初めての仕事でまだ慣れていないにしても、こう間違ってばかりいては困る。

A

Even if X, Y

Even if it’s my first job and I’m still not used to it, I don’t want to keep making mistakes like this.

133
Q

X。それにしてはY

彼はきのう徹夜だったと言っているけど、それにしては元気だね。

A

X. Even so Y
Y is opposite of X

He says he stayed up all night last night, even so, he’s energetic.

134
Q

XにしてはY

徹夜だったにしては、元気だ。

A

Even though X, Y.

Even though I was up all night, I’m energetic

135
Q

X（普通形）としたら

かれがくるとしたら、何時ごろに来るかな？

A

If X
Hypothetical, based on assumption

If he is coming, what time will he come?

136
Q

X（普通形）としたら

これだけ待ってもこないのだとしたら、今日はもう来ないでしょう。

A

If X
Conclusion based on X

If he hasn’t come after waiting this long, he probably won’t come today either.

137
Q

X（普通形）にもかかわらずY

勉強したにもかかわらず、点数は悪かった。

A

Y despite X

Even though I studied, my grades were bad.

138
Q

Ｘ。それにもかかわらずＹ

外は強い雨と風だった。それにもかかわらず、彼は海に出かけた。

A

Nevertheless

It was raining and windy outside. Nevertheless he went out to sea.

139
Q

せめて

毎日朝早く起きるから、せめて日曜日ぐらいはゆっくりしたい。

A

at least

I get up early every morning, so I want to take it easy at least on Sundays.

140
Q

Ｎまみれ

子どもたちが公園で 泥まみれになって遊んでいる。

A

Covered in N

Children are playing in the park covered in mud.

141
Q

Ｖ//ます//＋つつ

子どもを教育するには、興味を持たせつつ、 指導していくことが大切だ。

A

In order to educate children, it is important to guide them while keeping them interested.

142
Q

Ｖ//ます//＋つつ

いけないこととは知りつつ（も）、やってしまったのです。

A

Even (though) V, ~

Even knowing it was wrong, I still did it.

143
Q

Ｖ//ます//＋つつある

地球は ますます 温暖化しつつある 。

A

~ is getting more/less V

The earth is getting warmer.

Jap N3 Vocab - J501 (13 decks)

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