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こそ
Meanings
Particle
1. it is ... that ...; precisely; in particular; definitely; for sure; only (when, after, because, etc.)
emphasizes preceding word or phrase
2. although; while; it is the case that ... but
as こそあれ, こそすれ, こそするが, etc.
3. it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
after conditional -ba form of verb
4. not at all; not in the slightest; absolutely not; never
after -nai stem of verb + ば
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Used in: 6268
Examples (21 in total)
It was because I loved her that I wanted to marry her.
It is love that rules the world.
You're a real hard worker.
You are the very person I have been looking for.
It was the war that changed Japan.
I'll try not to make mistakes next time.
He is the very man I want.
It was the increase in population that caused the poverty.
He is the very man that we've been looking for.
If the hay caught fire, it would be a real disaster.
He is the very best baseball player in our school.
He is the very man that I have waited for.
Thank you, too! You helped me a lot!
You're the best man for the job.
It's an absolute waste of time to wait any longer.
He is the only person for the job.
Freedom is the very essence of our democracy.
He may be the very man that I need.
This is the very place that I have long wanted to visit.
A painter only becomes a true painter by practicing his craft.
When it comes to love, women are experts and men eternal novices.