Vocab Info

A2 Adverb

(あなが)not necessarily, not uncommon

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Adverb

      1.

      (not) necessarily, (not) entirely, (not) altogether

      Usually written using kana alone, with neg. sentence

    All Forms

    強ち 【あながち】

    Details

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    Examples

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      その事故(じこ)(くるま)(わる)いとは(あなが)()えないようです。

      It seems that you can't necessarily say that the car was at fault in that accident.

      • N1

      (ちち)はよく(うそ)をつくがそれは(あなが)(うそ)とも()()れない。

      My father often lies, but it's not necessarily accurate to call them lies.

      • N1

      おや?彼女(かのじょ)()うことも(あなが)間違(まちが)いではない()がする。

      Oh? I feel that what she says is not necessarily wrong.

      • N1

      (あなが)(かれ)らばかりを()めるわけにはいきません、(ぼく)(わる)いです。

      I can't necessarily blame only them, I'm also at fault.

      • N1

      部長(ぶちょう)傲慢(ごうまん)(いや)(やつ)ですが、(かれ)()うことも(あなが)否定(ひてい)出来(でき)ません。

      The department head is an arrogant and unpleasant guy, but it's not necessarily possible to deny what he says.

      • N1
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