Grammar - Grade 2 List View

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Grammar Point
particle
prt 
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こそ

it is ... that ..., precisely, in particular, definitely, for sure, only (when, after, because, etc.)

emphasizes preceding word or phrase

Noun + こそ

The particle こそ is used to strongly emphasize the preceding word, phrase, or clause. It singles out a specific item or reason as being the most important or the exact one being discussed, often translated as 'precisely', 'definitely', or 'the very'.

Attaching こそ directly to a noun emphasizes that specific noun above all others.

This year for sure, I will study.

It is health that is important.

Note

When こそ follows a noun that would normally be followed by the particles は, が, or を, those particles are typically replaced by こそ. It cannot be used to emphasize the subject of a negative sentence unless it is contrasting with something else.

Particle / Clause + こそ

こそ can be used with particles or conditional clauses to emphasize a specific relationship, reason, or condition.

Reason Clause (から) + こそ

Adding こそ after the causal particle から emphasizes that the preceding reason is the primary or sole reason for the result.

It is precisely because I am busy that I use a notebook.

Verb て form + こそ

Adding こそ after the て form of a verb emphasizes that a certain state or action only became possible or realized after that specific action occurred.

Only after entering the room did I notice.

Note

When used with the conditional ~てはじめて (only after), こそ adds even stronger emphasis to the fact that the result was impossible before that specific condition was met.

Words: 
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