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A3 Expressions, Godan verb with 'su' ending

本気(ほんき)()to make a serious effort

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    1. Expressions, Godan verb with 'su' ending

      1.

      to make a serious effort

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    本気を出す 【ほんきをだす】

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      受験(じゅけん)合格(ごうかく)するために本気(ほんき)()

      To pass the entrance exam, I will make a serious effort.

        本気(ほんき)を()して(たたか)ったので、試合(しあい)()ちました。

        I made a serious effort and fought hard, so I won the match.

          コーチ:「この試合(しあい)大切(たいせつ)試合(しあい)だ!本気(ほんき)()して(たたか)え!」

          Coach: "This match is an important one! Make a serious effort and fight!"

            先生(せんせい)からの期待(きたい)(はん)して本気(ほんき)()ずにテストに(のぞ)んだ(こと)()やんでいる。

            I regret not making a serious effort and going into the test contrary to the teacher's expectations.

              (ほんき)を出さなかったのなら、試合(しあい)に負けて(くや)しい(おも)いをしないのももっともだ。

              If you didn't make a serious effort, it's only natural that you wouldn't feel frustrated about losing the match.

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