Japanese すら grammar sura

Japanese すら grammar sura
Japanese すら grammar sura

Let’s learn Japanese すら grammar sura :

JLPT level : N1

Formation :

N+すら

Meaning and how to use :

Expresses the meaning “Even.. will”. Used when wanting to use something as an example/excuse for the speaker’s behaviors or actions.

Exanmples:

この漢字は小学生すら読めますよ。
Kono kanji ha shougakusei sura yome masu yo.
Even children of first grade can read these Chinese characters.

有名な医者すら何もできないと言っていました。
Yuumei na isha sura nani mo deki nai to itte i mashi ta.
Even the most famous doctor can’t do anything.

自分の子供すらいいことを教えられないので先生になって学生を教えるわけがない。
Jibun no kodomo sura ii koto o oshierare nai node sensei ni natte gakusei o oshieru wake ga nai.
I can’t even teach my child properly that’s why I can’t be a teacher and teach kids.

小さいチャンスすら無くしたので大きいチャンスをあげられると絶対に慈しまないだろう。
Chiisai chansu sura nakushi ta node ookii chansu o agerareru to zettai ni itsukushima nai daro u.
You miss even small opportunities, then you probably can’t appreciate the big opportunities given to you.

会社員すら自分で家が買えないでしょうよ。
Kaisha in sura jibun de ie ga kae nai desho u yo.
Even as a company employee, you will not be able to buy a house yourself.

Note:
When using with a role holder, it will be: ですら.
Form structure, mostly used in writings.

Related structures :

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