Vocab Info

N1 Expressions, Particle

とはindicates word or phrase being defined

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expressions, Particle

      1.

      indicates word or phrase being defined

    2. Expressions, Particle

      2.

      used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)

      indicates contrast or adds emphasis to a negative statement,

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    3. Expressions, Particle

      3.

      with

      more emphatic than と,

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    4. Expressions, Particle

      4.

      (not) as much as, (not) so much as

      with neg. verb
    5. Expressions, 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(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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