Grammar - Grade 2 List View

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Grammar Point

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からと言ってからといって

just because, even if, even though


Informal Form + からと言って

Attaches to the informal or plain form of a sentence to mean 'just because' or 'even if'. It introduces a reason for an action or idea, and is typically followed by a clause expressing disapproval, a warning, or a statement that a certain conclusion does not necessarily follow.

Verb (Informal Form) + からと言って

Used with the informal form of a verb, such as dictionary form or plain past form, to express that the action is not a sufficient reason to justify the resulting action or assumption.


Just because you are tired, you must not give up.

い-Adjective (Informal Form) + からと言って

Attaches directly to the informal form of an い-Adjective.


Just because it is cheap, it is not good to buy a lot.

な-Adjective + だからと言って

When used with a な-Adjective, the informal copula だ must be added before からと言って.


Just because it is convenient, it is not good to use it every day.

Noun + だからと言って

When used with a Noun, the informal copula だ must be added before からと言って.


Just because it is Sunday, it does not mean I can rest.

Note

This grammar point is almost always followed by a negative expression, a warning, or a phrase stating that something should not be done or is not necessarily true. It carries a strong nuance of disapproval toward jumping to conclusions based solely on the stated reason.



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