JLPT N2 Grammar

JLPT N2 Grammar lesson 34
JLPT N2 Grammar lesson 34

JLPT N2 Grammar lesson 34. Hi everyone! In this article, LearnJapanesedaily will introduce to you the JLPT N2 Grammar. Each lesson will consist of about 5 structures for you to learn step by step and have more time to practise.

Structure 166:

A。ということは B

Explanation:

It means.
B is concluded from A.

For example:

「今日は5月1日です。ということは、仕事を休めます。」
Kyou wa 5-gatsu tsuitachi desu. To iu koto wa, shigoto wo yasumemasu.
Today is May 1st. It means I can take a day off from work.

「私はテストで95点を取りました。」「ということは、合格ですね。」
“Watashi wa tesuto de 95-ten wo torimashita.”  “To iu koto wa, goukaku desu ne.”
“I got 95 points on the test.”  “It means you passed.”

Structure 167:

A。というのは B

Explanation:

It’s because…
The reason is…
Used to explain the situation further.

For example:

「仕事を辞めたんです。というのは、残業が多いんです。」 
Shigoto wo yametan desu. To iu no wa, zangyou ga ooin desu.
I quit my job. It’s because it involves a lot of overtime.

「明日はカラオケに行けないんです。というのは、用事があるんです。」
Ashita wa karaoke ni ikenain desu. To iu no wa, youji ga arun desu.
I can’t go to karaoke tomorrow. It’s because I have other plans.

Structure 168:

A。したがって B

Explanation:

That’s why.
Formally, mainly used in writing.

For example:

ちゃんと勉強をしませんでした。したがって、試験でいい点を取れません。
Chanto benkyou wo shimasendeshita. Shitagatte, shiken de ii ten wo toremasen.
I didn’t study hard. That’s why I can’t get a good score in the exam.

猫アレルギーがあります。したがって、猫を飼うことはできません。
Neko arerugii ga arimasu. Shitagatte, neko wo kau koto wa dekimasen.
I’m allergic to cats. That’s why I can’t keep a cat.

Structure 169:

A。ただし B

Explanation:

However,
Used to add details, notes, exceptions to things have been mentioned before.

For example:

家でゲームをしてもいいです。ただし、外へ遊びに行ってはいけません。
Ie de geemu wo shitemo ii desu. Tadashi, soto e asobi ni itte wa ikemasen.
You can play games at home. However, you must not go outside to play.

このページの全ての質問に答えてください。ただし、難しい質問には答えなくてもいいです。
Kono peeji no subete no shitsumon ni kotaete kudasai. Tadashi, muzukashii shitsumon ni wa kotaenakutemo ii desu.
Please answer all the questions on this page. However, you don’t have to answer difficult questions.

Structure 170:

A。もっとも B

Explanation:

However.
Used to clarify information declared before.

For example:

検査の前夜から飲食禁止です。もっとも水は飲んでもかまいません。
Kensa no zen’ya kara inshoku kinshi desu. Mottomo mizu wa nondemo kamaimasen.
Eating the night before the check-up is not allowed. However, drinking water is acceptable.

全員がこのパーティーに参加しなければなりません。もっとも、用事がある方は参加しなくてもよいです。
Zen’in ga kono paatii ni sanka shinakereba narimasen. Mottomo, youji ga aru kata wa sanka shinakutemo yoi desu.
Everyone has to attend this party. However, those who have other plans do not have to attend.

Above are the JLPT N2 Grammar lesson 34. Remember to read carefully and make up your own examples to memorize better.

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