Vocab Info
N1 Expressions, Particle
とはindicates word or phrase being defined
Dictionary Definition
Expressions, Particle
1.
indicates word or phrase being defined
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2.
used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
indicates contrast or adds emphasis to a negative statement,See Also:
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3.
with
more emphatic than と,See Also:
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4.
(not) as much as, (not) so much as
with neg. verbExpressions, Particle
5.
the fact that, to think that, such a thing as
indicates surprise, disbelief, anger, etc.; sometimes at sentence end
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このワインが一瓶百万円もするとは!
I can't believe this wine costs as much as a million yen per bottle! {indicates word or phrase being defined}
彼女が君の恋人とは!予想していなかったよ!
So she's your girlfriend! I did not see that coming! {indicates word or phrase being defined}
親が子に:「もうこれから滅多に会えないとは…寂しいな。」
The parent says to the child: "Not being able to see you often from now on... it's sad." {indicates word or phrase being defined}
こんな穴場の観光スポットがあるとは!この場所は誰にも教えないぞ!
I can't believe there's such a hidden gem of a tourist spot! I'm not telling anyone about this place! {indicates word or phrase being defined}
教え子たちが私の怪我をそんなに心配してくれていたとは…!感激の極みです。
My students were so worried about my injury...! This is the epitome of being touched. {indicates word or phrase being defined}
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