言わば／いわば Meaning： so to speak; as it were; like sort of Examples: この本は言わば私のバイブルだ。 This is, as it were, my bible. この試験は言わばアメリカの大学に留学する際のTOEFLに当たる。 This test is, so to speak, the equivalent of the TOEFL, which people take when they (want to) study at a university in the U.S. ここまでは、言わばウオーミングアップのようなもので、ここからが本番だ。 This has been sort of a warm-up, and starting now, the real business begins. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget

およそ Meaning： generally; commonly; all; quite entirely; totally; utterly; (not) at all; for the most part; mostly; almost; approximately; roughly; about; rough; general Examples: 私およそ名作と言われている映画はすべて見ているつもりだ。 I'm convinced that I've watched all the movies that are commonly considered masterpieces. 彼女はこういう根気のいる仕事にはおよそ向いているない。 She is not at all suited for work that requires perseverance like this work does. 彼の考えていることはおよそ想像がつく。 I can make a fairly good guess about what he's thinki

もさることながら Meaning： is one thing, but; it is true that~, but; it is the case that~,but; but more importantly Examples: この図書館は蔵書の多さもさることながらサービスが実に素晴らしい。 This library's large collection of books is one thing (is so, too), but the services they provide are really something else (really wonderful.) 指圧やマッサージといった「タッチセラピー」が注目されている。身体への直接的な効果もさることながら、安らぎ感や癒やしといった心理的な効果も大きいようだ。 "Touch therapies," such as shiatsu and massage , are drawing people's attention. While they have a direct effe

のみならず Meaning： Not only ~ ( but also ~); not only that Examples: 我が社は日本国内のみならず、アメリカヨーロッパなどでもビジネス活動を行っております。 Our company does business not only in Japan but also in america Europe, and elsewhere. これからの企業は単に利益を追求するのみならず、環境に配慮した生産活動を行わなければならない。 Today's companies should not just pursue profits; they should also consider environmental protection issues in their production activities. ( they must perform production activities that take the environment into consideration as well.) 彼

折に／おりに Meaning： on the occasion; at the time; when; if; opportunity; chance Examples: 上京の折（に）はぜひお立ち寄りください。 When you come to Tokyo, be sure to stop by. この前日本に帰った折に高校時代の友達に会った。 When I returned to Japan last time, I met with my high school friends. 援助が必要な折には早めに連絡してください。 If you need any help, please contact me sooner rather than later. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget. (I suggest downloading the app version for brainsc

言ってみれば／いってみれば Meaning： figuratively speaking; so to speak; metaphorically speaking; in a manner of saving Examples: 言ってみれば、人生は航海（のようなもの）だ。 Figuratively speaking, life is (like) a voyage. 彼女の家は、言ってみれば、お城のように作られている。 You could say her house is built like a castle. 日本の文化には厳しいしきたりがあって、言ってみれば、それは宗教のようなものだ。 Japanese culture has a set of strict conventions; you could almost call it religion. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forge

に～ない Meaning： cannot manage to; just cannot; cannot ~ despite the fact that ~ want to Examples: 大事なお客さんからの電話がいつまでまってもかかってこないので、帰るに帰れない。 I've been waiting a long time for a call from an important customer, but it hasn't come, so I cannot leave the office. 後任者が決まらないので辞めるに辞められない。 Because my successor hasn't been chosen yet, I haven't been able to resign (my current position) みんなの前で大見えを切ってできると言ってしまったので引くに引けない。 Because I boasted to everyone that I could do it, I cannot pull out no

なぜか Meaning： I don't know why; without knowing why; for an unknown reason Examples: このところなぜか体の調子が悪い。 I don't know why, but I haven't felt well lately. ヨーロッパやアジアに受け入れられなかったSFが、なぜか日本には根づいた。 Science fiction which did not catch on in Europe and Asia, took root in Japan for some unknown reason. なぜか僕は日本語の難しいさにはまってしまった。 For some reason, I got hooked by the difficulty of Japanese language. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget.

べく Meaning： in order to; to; for the purpose of; so that (can) Examples: この大学では２学期制に変えるべく今準備が進められている。 At this university, preparation is under way for changing (the current system) to a semester system. K社は事件費を削減すべく大規模なリストラを行う予定だ。 K company plans to execute large-scale restructuring in order to reduce personnel expenses. 当社はいち早くお客様の多様なニーズに対応すべく、最新の設備を導入してまいりました。 We (our company) have installed the newest facilities so that we can quickly respond to our customers various needs

末に／すえに Meaning： After; at the end of Examples: 試行錯誤の末に、やっと車に使える燃料電池ができた。 After much trial and error, we finally made a fuel cell battery that can be used in cars. 一週間悩んだ末に、家族をおいて単身赴任することにした。 After considering it for a week, I decided to leave my family behind and transfer to my new job alone. 両者は8時間にわたる交渉の末に、ついに合意に達した。 After eight hours of negotiation, both parties finally came to an agreement. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in cas

中を／なかを Meaning： In the midst of ; when ; while; through; among Examples: 冷たい風が「吹く／吹いている」中を10キロも歩いた。 When a cold wind was blowing I walked as much as 10 kilometers. お忙しい中をいらしていただき、申し訳ございません。 Thank you very much (I'm sorry) for coming when you are (so) busy 赤十字の人たちがハリケーン被災者たちの中を歩き回って食料を配った。 People from the Red Cross walked among the victims of the hurricane and distributed food. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget. Feel

そのもの Meaning： itself; themselves; very; perfect; the definition of; absolutely; totally; utterly; perfectly Examples: 企画そのものは悪くない。 The plan itself is not bad. この国は独裁国家そのものだ。 This country is the perfect definition of an autocracy. 猥褻画像はそれそのものが問題なのではなく、それを誰が見るかが問題だと思う。 I think that obscene images themselves are not the problem; who sees them is the problem. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget. Feel free to use this flas

ども Meaning： Even though; although; though; no matter how much/often/hard/etc. Examples: この二つの文章は言い方は違えども、言おうとしていることは同じだ。 Although the way in which these two compositions written is different, their claims are the same. 行けども行けども人家が見えてこない。 No matter how far we go, we still can't see houses. 私は知識はあれども学才がなく、今後学問の世界でやっていけるとは思えない。 Although I have (a good amount of) knowledge, I have no scholastic talent, so I don't think I can survive in academia. (in the future) I put all the exam

ようと／が Meaning： Even if; whatever/whoever/etc.;no matter what/who/how/etc.; whether ( X or Y) Examples: 人が何んと言おう（と／が）私は自分の子供を信じている。 Whatever (other) people say, I believe my child. 頑固と言われよう（と／が）馬鹿と言われよう（と／が）私は自分の信じることをやります。 Even if people say I'm stubborn or stupid, I'll do what I believe. あの教授は学生がわかろう（と／が）分かるまい（と／が）構わず授業を進めていく。 That professor keeps lecturing (advances his lecture) regardless of whether his students understand it or not. I put all the examples along with the m

滅多にない／めったにない Meaning： rarely; seldom; hardly; almost; never Examples: この辺りでは地震は滅多に起きない。 Earthquakes seldom occur in this area. 大学時代の同級生とは滅多に会えない。 I can hardly ever see my college classmates. 日本の車は滅多に故障しないので、海外で人気がある。 Because Japanese cars rarely break down, they are popular abroad. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget. Feel free to use this flash card deck I update regularly. https://www.brainscape.com/p/1QM6Q-LH-7XTJA

に越したことはない／にこしたことはない Meaning： Nothing is better than; if possible; be the best; be ideal; the Examples: 仲間は多いに越したことはない。 The more buddies you have the better. 元気であるに越したことはない。 The healthier the better. 虫歯は予防するのに越したことはない。 The healthier the better. I put all the examples along with the meaning into flashcards to study just in case you forget. Feel free to use this flash card deck I update regularly. https://www.brainscape.com/p/1QM6Q-LH-7XTJA If you are a person that is looking to

一方で／いっぽうで Meaning： While; when; (but) at the same time; on the other hand; even though; although Examples: 我々は化石燃料による環境汚染の問題に対応する一方で、新しいエネルギーの開発に力を入れなければならない。 We have to make more effort in developing new energy (sources) while countering the problem of environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels. 企業はIT投資には熱心な一方で、セキュリティー意識はまだ引くところが多い。 Many companies are still not very conscious about (information) security, even though they are eager to invest in information technology. 軍事

なまじっか Meaning： Halfheartedly; slightly; thoughtlessly; unwisely ; inadequately; imperfectly; sort of; a little; somewhat; a bit of Examples: 僕はなまじっか英語ができるばかりに、会社で重宝がられて困っています。 Because I know a little English, the office treasures me, which is causing me problems. なまじっか（の／な）学問は、ひけらすと人に軽蔑される。 People disdain those who show off (their scant knowledge) but are uneducated ( have inadequate scholarship) なまじっか政治に手を出すのはやめた方が良い。 You'd better not get involved in politics halfheartedly.

に／ともなると Meaning： When; if; as Examples: 桜の季節「に／と」もなるとこの公演は花見客で賑わう。 In the cherry blossom season (when it becomes the cherry blossom season), this park is packed with cherry blossom viewers. 外国へ行くともなると、その国の言語や文化を勉強したくなるはずだ When you go abroad, most likely you will want to study that country's language and culture. 正月ともなると、友人同士、お互いの家を行き来して、正月酒を楽しむ。 On New Year's Day my friends and I go to each other's houses and enjoy New Year's Day sake. I put all the examples along with the me

序でに／ついでに Meaning: Adverb 1. incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion​Usually written using kana alone Examples: 彼を迎えに行って、ついでにこの手紙をポストに入れておいて。 Go and meet him, and while you're at it mail this letter. 買い物序にでもお寄りください。 Please drop by when you go out for shopping sometimes 父が序に私を飛行場まで送ってくれることになっている。 My father is dropping me off at the airport along the way. These sentence examples have come from jisho.org I put all the examples along with the m