Unit 4 - Section 4: 〜ものだ

Practice Quiz

Specialized Particle Usage

Master advanced particle combinations and specialized uses that refine your sentence expression.

～からこそ / ～だからこそ (Precisely Because)

Pattern: [Reason] + からこそ

Express "precisely because" or "it is because that" - adds emphasis

  • 難しいからこそ、やりがいがあるのです。 - "It is precisely because it's difficult that it's worthwhile."
  • 親おやだからこそ、厳きびしく指導しどうする必要があります。 - "It is precisely because I'm his parent that I must guide him strictly."

～ばかりか / ～おろか (Not Only... But Also)

～ばかりか (Not only... but also/and on top of that):
  • 彼は日本語にほんごばかりか、中国語もできます。 - "Not only does he do Japanese, but Chinese too."
～おろか (Far from / Not even):
  • 理解りかいするどころか、興味きょうみもありません。 - "Far from understanding, I have no interest."

～にせよ / ～にしても (Whether... Or...)

Pattern: [Option 1] + にせよ/にしても + [Option 2]

Express alternatives where conclusion is same regardless

  • 成功するにせよ、失敗しっぱいするにせよ、教訓きょうくんが得られます。 - "Whether we succeed or fail, we gain lessons."
  • 好きにしても、嫌いにしても、対応たいおうしなければなりません。 - "Whether you like it or not, we must deal with it."

Study Tips

Master Advanced Particles:
  • Subtle emphasis: These particles add nuance to meaning
  • Formal writing: More common in written than spoken Japanese
  • Gradual incorporation: Use when natural and appropriate
  • Recognition priority: Understand in reading before using in speech
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Study Tips
  • Read each example carefully
  • Practice pronunciation aloud
  • Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
  • Finish the section quiz