JLPT N3 Grammar (koso)

Meaning

for sure (emphasize preceding word); precisely; definitely ~

How to use

Nounこそ
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Learn Japanese grammar: (koso). Meaning: for sure (emphasize preceding word); precisely; definitely ~.

This is a particle used to emphasize a word or phrase.


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Example #1

これこそのぞむところです。
kore koso nozomu tokoro desu.
This is the very thing I want.
Example #2

こちらこそありがとうございます。
kochira koso arigatou gozaimasu.
It is I that should be saying thank you.
Example #3

ことしこそJLPTにうかりたい。
kotoshi koso JLPT ni ukaritai.
This year I want to finally pass the JLPT.
Example #4

これこそわたしがずっとさがしていたものです。
kore koso watashi ga zutto sagashiteita mono desu.
I've been searching forever for this!
Example #5

こんどこそしあいにかちたいです。
kondo koso shiai ni kachitai desu.
This time for sure I want to win this match!
Example #6

ゆっくりしたほうほうこそあんぜんなほうほうだ。
yukkuri shita houhou koso anzen na houhou da.
The slow way is the safe way.
Example #7

あいじょうがあるからこそしかるんです。
aijou ga aru kara koso shikarundesu.
I scold you because I love you.
Example #8

けんこうこそが、わたしのいちばんのざいさんだ。
kenkou koso ga, watashi no ichiban no zaisan da.
My health is my greatest asset.
Example #9

ぎんこうはあなたのようなかたにこそ、おかねをおかししたいんです。
ginkou wa anata no you na kata ni koso, okane o okashi shitain desu.
The bank wants to lend money to people just like you.

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