Vocab Info

N1 Expression

とは

indicates word or phrase being defined

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    Examples

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      このワインが(ひと)(びん)(ひゃく)(まん)(えん)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}

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      彼女(かのじょ)(きみ)恋人(こいびと)とは予想(よそう)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}

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      (おや)()に:「もうこれから滅多(めった)()えないとは(さび)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}

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      こんな穴場(あなば)観光(かんこう)スポットがあるとは!この場所(ばしょ)(だれ)にも(おし)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}

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      (おし)()たちが(わたし)怪我(けが)をそんなに心配(しんぱい)してくれていたとは…!感激(かんげき)(きわ)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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