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Hello everyone, I am Yuka from Nihongonomori. The JLPT is coming up soon, isn't it? Because some of you feel like you might not make it, I want to introduce a 1-hour N1 grammar video. Since N1 has a lot of grammar structures, I have selected important grammar points, grammar that has appeared in past exams, and grammar that might appear in this year's exam, so I have prepared 50 grammar patterns. Therefore, today, within 1 hour, let's learn these grammar points together! If you go through these grammar points, we can get a lot of points on the exam! Since there is no time, let's start together! The first grammar point is ～ようが～まいが. This grammar point means "whether it's okay or not okay." It expresses that something does not change, is irrelevant, whether it is done or not done. The grammar is divided into the volitional form, dictionary form, and masu form of verbs. It is often said as しようが～しまいが or しようと～しまいと. Changing "と" here does not change the meaning. Let's look at the example sentences together! Example 1 That's right, isn't it? Whether I pass the exam or not, my efforts are not in vain. If I pass, my efforts are not in vain; however, if I don't pass, my efforts are also not in vain. Whether I pass the exam or not, my abilities are not wasted, it's irrelevant. The second sentence "降ろうと降るまいと" means "whether it rains or not." Whether it rains or not, it's irrelevant. I still decided to go out on my day off. The third sentence is the same for the JLPT, isn't it? When you register for the exam, you have to pay a fee. On the day of the exam, whether you take it or not, you still have to pay the fee. There is no case where you don't take the exam and get a refund. This sentence means that whether you take the exam or not, it's irrelevant. The second grammar point is ～とはいえ. This grammar point has the same meaning as "といっても." It means "even though it is said to be so, however, it is a little different from what you think," or it can be said that "it's not a big deal." It might be a little difficult to understand, so let's look at the examples. The grammar is divided as noun/plain form + とはいえ. Next, let's move on to the examples. Example 1 This means "even though you pass N1." What do people think when they hear someone has passed N1? "Aaa, their Japanese is so good," or they think, "they communicate very well, don't they?" However, this person, although they passed N1, your thought that my Japanese is good is wrong. My Japanese communication is still not good. This sentence means that it's not as good or as great as you think. Example 2 That's right, isn't it? When people mention Japanese teachers, they think that teachers probably know everything about Japan, right? However, that's not the case. They can't write all the kanji, they don't know all of Japanese. Your thoughts are a little different. Example 3 Even if you say you don't pay attention, um, if you don't pay attention, you can't greet someone, that's okay, but this person didn't greet the director. Even if you don't pay attention, not greeting your boss is unbelievable, it can't be said to be okay. Next is ようにも～ない. This means "want to do but cannot." It is often used to express the desire to do something but being unable to due to a preceding reason. The grammar is divided as volitional form of verbs + ようにも. The latter part is in the negative form (cannot). Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This was me in the past. I used to live in Vietnam, and when the corona pandemic broke out, planes couldn't fly, and at that time, I couldn't go back to Japan. I really wanted to go back, but I couldn't because of the corona pandemic - this is the reason. Example 2 Nowadays, if you don't have a phone, you can't do anything, right! I want to contact him, but I don't have a phone, so I can't contact him. In such cases, you can say 連絡しようにもできない. The last sentence I am in Japan, what about you all, where are you? Those who are abroad and want to meet me cannot. In this sentence, you can say "会おうにも会えない." Next, the grammar ～かと思いきや. This grammar point is often used to express that your thoughts are different from the current situation. The grammar is divided as plain form + かと思いきや/のかと思いきや. Let's look at the example sentences together! Example 1 I went to the dentist and had my cavities treated, right? I thought the cavities were all gone, but inside, there were still cavities. Example 2 I've also encountered this situation when there was a test. Aaa, I've solved all the questions, but I was wrong. There are still many questions left. The last example This sentence means "I thought everyone had gathered, but there wasn't a single person." The grammar ～たところ means "no matter what you do." This grammar point emphasizes that no matter what you do, the result will not be good. The grammar is divided as past tense of verbs + ところ. Let's look at the grammar! The first example This person seems to have not studied at all, right? Even if they study now, they won't pass. Example 2 This means "no matter how fast you go, it won't be in time." That's right, isn't it? The meeting is at 9 o'clock, but by the time you wake up, even if you hurry, it won't be in time. The last sentence It's the same for all of you, isn't it? No matter how hard you try to remember kanji, after waking up the next day, you forget everything. ～ばこそ means "precisely because." It is used to emphasize that it is precisely for this reason, and no other reason. The grammar is divided as the ba form + こそ, for example, 食べればこそ, 行けばこそ. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 That's right, isn't it? This sentence means "precisely because you truly want to pass, you can pass." It can be used as 思うから、思えばこそ. Example 2 That's right, isn't it? Precisely because you are healthy, you can do both work and study. The last sentence Mom always says "study," "do your homework." Saying such unpleasant things is precisely because she loves you. It's the same way. ～ばこそ here emphasizes the reason for saying it. This is a formal way of speaking and is almost never used in daily conversation. The grammar ゆえ means "precisely because, because." If you write the kanji for ゆえ, it is like this. Because this is a kanji that expresses reason, ゆえ means "precisely because," expressing the reason. The grammar is divided as noun or plain form. Let's look at the example sentences together! Example 1 This sentence means "because I am a teacher, I discovered the Japanese language errors." Me too! After I became a Japanese teacher, I paid more attention to my daily life, noticing any mistakes in Japanese usage. Example 2 This sentence means "because you are very kind, I cannot tell you clearly." If I tell the other person, I wonder if they will hate me? You are a considerate person, aren't you? Precisely because you are considerate, I cannot tell you clearly. The last sentence. "注意しなかったがゆえの失敗" means "failure that occurred because of not paying attention." The grammar ～たりとも means "even if the quantity is small, it's okay." This grammar point emphasizes that even if it's a small amount, you absolutely will not do this, you don't want to waste time doing this. The grammar structure must be divided by the number 1, followed by a quantity, for example, 一人, 一匹, 一台, and then add たりとも. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 "一瞬" means "one blink of an eye," "one wink of an eye." Even in the short time it takes to blink, you can look away. Precisely because of this, I want to concentrate on Yuka-sensei's lecture. Example 2 One bite is very little, isn't it? Even if it's just one bite, I don't want to eat that food. Do you have any food that you hate? What about you all? The last sentence I can't forget even for a day. In other words, it means I remember every day. "~はおろか" means "it goes without saying," or "it's on the same level of low degree." The grammar is followed by a noun! Let's go into the examples! Example 1 "教科書はおろかペンも持ってきていない" means "not only did I not bring my textbook, but I also didn't bring a pen." When we study, we definitely need a pen, right? It's okay if you forget your textbook, but you must have a pen. Of course, I didn't bring my textbook, and even a pen, which is more necessary, I didn't bring it. Example 2 This sentence means "not only conversation, but even greetings, a lower level like 'good morning' cannot be said." The last sentence This sentence means "not only physical activity, but even standing, a simpler action, cannot be done." "~もさることながら" means "not only that, but this too," and is especially used to praise someone. The grammar is followed by a noun! Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This sentence means "the food is not only fragrant, but its taste is also excellent." Example 2 The design, the exterior is very beautiful, not only that, but the functionality is also excellent, and it's easy and convenient to use. This sentence is also a compliment! The last sentence I don't know if the exterior is beautiful or not, but it's a compliment. The exterior is not only beautiful, but it's also very simple to use. The grammar "をおいて他にはない" means "there is no other," "only this." This grammar point emphasizes that it is truly only this, and nothing else. The grammar is followed by a noun! Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This sentence emphasizes that only she can become the department manager; besides her, no one is more suitable. The second sentence Now, the only option is to go to Japan! This sentence emphasizes that if you don't go now, you can't; there is no other time besides this. The last sentence. This sentence emphasizes that besides Yuka-sensei, there is no lecture that can be as easy to understand. The grammar "～ならでは" means "only this," "only this is special." The grammatical structure is a noun at the beginning, followed by "～ならでは." Let's look at the examples! Example 1 Are you all enjoying our classes? This sentence means "besides Nihongono Mori, there is no lecture that is more interesting or special!" Example 2 Do you all know akasiyaki? It's a dish quite similar to takoyaki in Osaka, but it has broth added. This is a specialty of Hyogo Prefecture. This sentence means "this special dish can only be found in Hyogo Prefecture." The last sentence That's right, isn't it? This sentence means "the grammar '～ならでは' can only be found in N1 grammar!" The grammar "～あるまじき" means "from someone's standpoint, absolutely unforgivable." "～あるまじき" means "cannot," "absolutely cannot do that." The grammar is divided as noun + としてあるまじき or noun + にあるまじき. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 That's right, isn't it? Because you are a Japanese teacher, making mistakes with kanji and Japanese is unforgivable. Making mistakes with kanji as a Japanese teacher is unacceptable; it is a failure. Example 2 "社会人" means "people who are working, who have graduated." Being late, while not good for students, is understandable, but for working adults, being late is unforgivable. Because you are a working adult! The last sentence Lying is not good! This means that the act of lying is unforgivable. "~にひきかえ" means "in contrast to something." Because "にひきかえ" means exchanging one thing for another, this grammar point means to do the opposite, to the contrary. The structure is followed by a noun or plain form. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 They are opposite, aren't they? Last year, I only played, but this year, I only work and don't get to play. Because these two clauses are opposite, the grammar "にひきかえ" is used in this sentence. Example 2 They are opposite, aren't they? "なまけもの" means "a lazy person, who doesn't try to do anything." However, the older brother is very diligent in his work. Because these two clauses are opposite, the grammar "にひきかえ" is used in this sentence. The last sentence. "それにひきかえ" is often used. There are three dots at the end of this sentence, and nothing is written, but the two sentences are opposite, so it means he is handsome and stylish, while I am ugly and have no style. "~といったらない" means "very ~," emphasizing what you want to say but cannot express in words. The grammar is divided as i-adjectives or nouns. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 "ショック" means "very shocked," "depressed." "ショックといったらない" means "extremely shocked." That's right, isn't it? You just bought a phone and accidentally dropped it and broke it, you'd be very depressed, wouldn't you? In such cases, you can say "ショックといったらなかった." Example 2 This sentence means "very busy," there are no words to describe this busyness. The last sentence. There are many people like this, aren't there? "悔しいといったらない" means "very busy." "極まりない" means "very." "極み" represents the highest and lowest points. In other words, "極まりがない" means "limitless," "excessive." Noun + 極まりない. This grammar point cannot always be used; there are general usage patterns. First, let's look at the three examples. This means "very unusual," "very impolite." Because it's not polite, it's very rude. Example 2 This means "very impolite," similar to the previous sentence. "タメ口" is a way of speaking only with friends. For example, "yeah," "good morning Yuka," "how are you?" Speaking to a teacher in a way you would speak to a friend, without using honorifics, is very rude. The last sentence. "歩きスマホ" means "walking while looking at your phone." Doing such a thing is very dangerous, so you can use that expression. "~てやまない" means "to do something for a long time," "to do something from the bottom of one's heart." "やまない" means "cannot stop." It is often used to talk about doing something continuously and for a long time, with all your heart. The verb is in the "te" form. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This sentence means "always praying," "praying with all your sincere heart." Example 2 This sentence means "always wishing for world peace." The last sentence. It means feeling regret for breaking up with your girlfriend. "~禁じえない" means "to feel very ~," used when you feel very unable to bear your emotions. "禁じる" means "not allowed." "えない" means "cannot." Therefore, your emotions cannot stop, so you feel very something. The grammar is divided with nouns. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This means "very angry." Feeling increasingly annoyed by the noise late at night. Example 2 "怠け者" means "a lazy person who doesn't study at all." Yet, he passed N1! It's very strange, isn't it? This sentence means "really, very surprised." The last sentence. This sentence means "cannot help but feel very happy." "~とは" means "something," often used to express surprise. It is usually placed at the end of a sentence to say something beyond imagination, expressing surprise. The grammar is divided into the plain form. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This sentence expresses the feeling of surprise when you don't know something as simple as this. Example 2 The feeling of surprise when you are deceived. He is mentioned here. He is usually a person who always tells the truth, never lies, yet he deceived me. Very surprising, isn't it? In such cases, you can use "嘘をつくとは." The last sentence It's not right, is it? If that's the case, you'll probably be surprised, won't you? Huh, Yuka-sensei is American, I can't believe it!!! "~にたえない" means "cannot bear to do something." "たえる" means "to endure," and "たえない" means "cannot endure anymore." The verb is in the dictionary form. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 "見るにたえない" means "cannot bear to see something." Seeing your child in so much pain, parents must feel very heartbroken, right? In such cases, we would use "見るにたえない." Example 2 This sentence means "cannot bear to hear it anymore." "音痴" means "tone-deaf." Because you sing badly, your ears hurt, and you can't listen anymore. The last sentence This sentence also means "cannot bear to ask." He always says unpleasant things, so I don't want to ask at all, do I? In such situations, we would say "聞くにたえない." "~てまで" means "to that extent." If you look only at the meaning, it will be difficult to understand, so let's look at the following examples to understand better. The grammar is the verb in the "te" form. Example Do you all want to eat ramen, but have to wait 2 hours? Would you do it? As for me, I really like ramen, so I can wait. However, normally, no matter how delicious the ramen is, I wouldn't want to wait 2 hours, would I? This sentence means that I never thought I could wait 2 hours to eat ramen, no matter how delicious it was, showing the extent of my waiting. In other words, waiting 2 hours to eat ramen is something I can do. Example 2 Going abroad to study costs money, time, is dangerous, and you're far from home. I don't think I'd want to study Japanese if I were to study abroad like that. The last sentence When you go to the cinema, you have to pay to watch a movie, but here, because you don't want to pay, it means this movie is not good or interesting at all. "~てからというもの" means "since then," and there is a reason why the latter part has a change. In this grammar point, the verb is in the "te" form. Let's look at the examples. Example 1 Before she joined the company, the atmosphere was very normal, but since she joined the company, the atmosphere has become very lively and exciting. She is always cheerful, so when she came to the company, the atmosphere became more cheerful. Example 2 Because eating bread makes you fat quickly, right? After deciding to lose weight and diet, I stopped eating bread. There is a clear change in the latter part. The last sentence Before I had a boyfriend, my life was very normal, but since I got a boyfriend, my life has become more enjoyable. If you change "てからというもの" to "からは," the meaning is exactly the same. "~をもって" means "until," "by." However, there are two ways to understand "で." The first understanding is "by means of," "by method." For example, cutting hair with scissors. The second understanding is "until," and after that, there is a change. "Until today, I will resign," "で" here refers to some change. "~をもって" has two meanings. This grammar point is followed by a noun. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 This sentence means "whether you pass the exam or not, we will notify you by letter." "合格通知書" means "letter of passing notification," this is the first understanding. Example 2 This way of speaking is used in companies. It means "until November 5th." This sentence means "until November 5th, the facility will move to Tachikawa." Finally, Sad, isn't it? This sentence means "until today, I will resign as a Japanese teacher." "~に至っては" means "in that situation," "furthermore, something bad." "至る" means "to arrive," "to reach a certain place." When used in grammar, it expresses that there are even more bad things. The structure is followed by a noun. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 The health of all the siblings is equally weak. Furthermore, among them, my younger sister's health is particularly weaker; she catches a cold once a week. Everyone's health is weak, but my sister's is the weakest. Her health is so weak that she catches a cold once a week. Example 2 Scary, isn't it? This sentence means "today is even worse." He is always 5 or 10 minutes late. However, today he is 3 hours late. The last sentence. Too sad, isn't it? The test results were truly very poor. The vocabulary test, the grammar test were very bad, and furthermore, reading comprehension was even worse. Only 2 points, the results were even worse. The grammar "~もの" has many meanings, but the grammar we are learning today expresses a feeling of blame, faulting the other person, or regretting one's own actions. Feeling regret for oneself, "Aaa, if only I had done this," or blaming the other person, "Why didn't you do this?" The structure is divided into the plain form. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 The other person is angry, aren't they? If you don't understand, you should say so immediately, why didn't you say so?!! This sentence expresses anger. In work, if you don't understand, you should say immediately that you don't understand. Example 2 Very regrettable, isn't it!! I regret why I didn't go to the hospital; if I had gone to the hospital quickly, the illness would have been cured... The last sentence. Everyone, please try a little harder, don't let yourself become like this. This sentence expresses the regret of "why didn't I study?" If I had studied earlier, I would have passed... The grammar "~ではあるまいし" means "because it is not ~." Here it is divided as a noun, but it means "if it were like that, I would know, I would just accept it, but in reality, it is not like that." The grammar is followed by a noun. In spoken language, "じゃあるまいし" can be used. Let's look at the examples! Example 1. "新人ではあるまいし," this person is not a newcomer. They are someone who always does this job, not someone who doesn't know what to do. Because they are a newcomer, this failure can be understood, there is no other way, but because you are not a newcomer, this failure is unforgivable. Example 2 Children always like toys, right? However, this person is no longer a child. Therefore, they cannot be happy when receiving toys. The last sentence. When I was a university student, I often slept until noon. However, when I started working, I had to wake up early in the morning. This sentence means that because you are a university student, it's okay to sleep until noon, but because you are not a student, you cannot sleep until noon. "~ようものなら" means "if you do something, it will lead to a bad result." The grammatical structure is the volitional form because of "よう." Let's look at the examples! Example 1 "間違えようものなら" means "if you make just one mistake, the teacher will scold you loudly, 'Why did you make a mistake?'" Being scolded by the teacher is a bad result, isn't it? Example 2 There are many anniversaries, aren't there? Anniversary of meeting, anniversary of marriage. If I forget, she will say, "Why don't you remember? Let's break up!!" This is also a bad result. The last sentence. "クビになる" means "to be fired." This sentence means that even if you are late once, you will be fired by the company. "~が最後" means "if you do this, it will become like that," and the latter part describes a bad result. The structure is divided into the past tense of verbs. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 If you lend him money, the result will be bad; he won't return the money, leading to a bad consequence, right? Example 2 "雪山" means "snowy mountain." It's too cold, so you easily get sleepy. However, if you sleep, it will lead to a bad consequence. Your body will gradually freeze and you will die. The last sentence. I hate it, don't I? If the department manager finds out, the result will be bad. You will be scolded for an hour for not being able to do your work. "~ばそれまでだ” means "if you do something, it's over." "おわり" means "it's meaningless," "a waste." The structure is divided into the "ba" form. Let's look at the examples! Example 1 That's right, isn't it? No matter how much you study, if you are late on the day of the exam, you cannot take it. No matter how much you study, no matter how much knowledge you have in your head, it's just that, it's meaningless. In such cases, you would use "それまで." Example 2 No matter how hard you try to work, if you get sick, it's all for nothing, it's meaningless. This sentence means that health is the most important thing. The last sentence. That's right, isn't it?! No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are, if you lose it, it's over, it's meaningless. "~んがため" is a formal way of speaking, meaning "in order to do something." This is a stiff way of speaking, meaning the same as "それをするため." The grammatical structure is in the "nai" form, remove "nai," the verb "しない" is not conjugated as "しんがため" but as "せんがため," please pay attention. Example sentences. Example 1 That's right, isn't it? "合格せんがため" means "合格するため." Example 2 In order to pass the exam, I practice every day. The last sentence. In order to achieve my dream, I decided to come to Japan. "~べく" means "in order to do something," expressing the purpose of doing something. This grammar point emphasizes the feeling that you will definitely do this. The grammar is divided into the dictionary form, however, for the verb "する," there are two ways of conjugation: "するべく" or "すべく," please remember. Let's look at the example sentences! Example 1 It's the same for all of you. In order to pass, I watch all of Yuka-sensei's teaching videos. Example 2 Is there anyone like this? This sentence means "in order to meet Yuka-sensei, I came to Japan." The last sentence. In order to solve this problem, I went to the scene of the incident. "~や否や" this grammar point is truly N1, isn't it? It's read as "inaya." It means "immediately after doing something, doing something else." The grammar is divided into the dictionary form. Let's look at the examples! Is this the same for all of you? Immediately after passing N2, I started studying for N1. Example 2 "愚痴" means "complaining," "something you hate at work." This sentence means "as soon as my husband got home, he immediately started complaining about work." The last sentence.
If I happen to make eye contact with the teacher, it's like this. It means that after the teacher sees my face, they immediately approach me with an angry expression. "~ところ" means in that state, yet... especially the latter part often expresses guilt, gratitude, or a request. "~ところ" means when, however, in such a state, I'm asking for a favor, so please forgive me, or I'm thanking someone for doing something for me. The grammar is divided into i-adjectives or nouns. Example sentences. Example 1 "お忙しいところ" means while you are busy, yet. This is a very formal way of saying thank you for coming even though you are very busy. Example 2 You are asking someone for a favor, right? "ご多忙のところ" means while you are very busy, yet. "恐縮" means please forgive me. I know you are very busy, but I would appreciate it if you could contact me. This is a very formal way of speaking. The last sentence. This expression is often used when the other person is resting and you send an email or make a phone call for work. It means I'm sorry to bother you while you are resting. There are several set phrases for the grammar of "ところ", so we need to remember those three example sentences. "~んばかり" means it seems like ~. In reality, it's not like that yet, but it seems to be close to that state. The grammar is divided into the "ない" form, remove "ない" + んばかりに/んばかりの/ んばかりだ. Let's look at the examples. Example 1 "～あふれんばかり” means it hasn't overflowed yet. The beer in the glass hasn't overflowed yet, but it's about to spill out of the glass, so much beer that it looks like it's overflowing. The second sentence. The child hasn't cried yet, but with just one more push, their face looks like they're about to cry. It's like this. Looking in that direction with that kind of face. The last sentence. The teacher hasn't said "get out" yet, but it looks like they want to say that with the expression on their face, like this. "~かたわら” means the same as while... and while. It expresses doing two things at the same time, but it's not an action like eating and watching TV simultaneously. It means that you usually do a certain job, and in addition to that job, you have another task. "~かたわら” means one direction, one side, so this grammar means that while you are doing something, you have another task. The grammar is applied to nouns and dictionary form verbs. Example sentence 1 It seems like there are many people like this. Working at a company is the main job, and you always do this job. In addition to that job, you do YouTube, make videos, doing two jobs at once. Example sentence 2 This sentence means taking care of children while working from home. The last sentence. This sentence means being a Japanese teacher while also attending university. The grammar "~なくして" is not difficult at all, it means the same thing. If there is no ~, then it cannot be done. In other words, this must be present. The grammar is applied to nouns. Let's look at the first example. That's right, isn't it? This sentence means if you don't make an effort, you won't succeed. Example 2 That's right, isn't it?! If it weren't for Nihongono Mori, I couldn't learn Japanese. The last sentence. This expression is often used. If there are no tears, then you can't ~. It means if you do this, you will definitely cry. If you watch this movie, you will absolutely cry. "~ことなしに（は）” has the same meaning as the previous grammar. If there is no that, then you cannot do something. The grammar is applied to the dictionary form. The "は" in the latter part can be present or absent. Example 1 It means the same as the previous sentence, right? If you don't make an effort, you won't succeed. Example 2 That's right, isn't it? If you don't study, passing N1 is unbelievable. The last sentence. That's right, isn't it? If you don't eat, you can't live. "~とあっては" means that based on that situation, you have to do that. The grammar is applied to nouns or the plain form. Let's look at the examples. Example 1 You passed N1, so you have to celebrate. You have to do something, and it's written in the latter part. "盛大” means a grand party, a big celebration. Since you passed N1, you have to have a big celebration party. Example 2 If you invited me to hang out, I could refuse, but here it's the department manager. Since the department manager invited me, I can't refuse. The latter part says "~できない". The last sentence. If it were someone else, I could refuse, but with Ms. Yuka, I can't refuse her love confession. Refusing is naturally impossible, isn't it? "~いかん" has the same meaning as "次第では”. This grammar expresses that based on something in the front, the latter part will be decided. The grammar is applied to nouns. Let's look at the first example. This expression is often used. "天候いかん” means depending on the weather, whether this event will take place or be canceled will be decided later. In sentences like this, it's almost always said that if it rains, it will be canceled. Example 2 The discipline is too strict, isn't it! The expression "理由のいかんに関わらず" is often used. "いかんに関わらず" means the reason is irrelevant. No matter what the reason is, those who are late will be fired. Those who oversleep will also be fired, those who miss the train will also be fired, no matter what the reason, it's irrelevant. Besides "いかんに関わらず", there is also "いかんを関わらず", everyone please remember! The last sentence. This also appears often. If your test scores are high, you will choose a higher university, or if your test scores are too low, you will choose a school with lower standards. This sentence means changing your aspirations based on the test results. "~ようによっては" means that based on that way of doing things, the latter part also changes. The grammar is applied to the "ます" form, remove "ます". Example 1 This expression is often used. "やりようによっては" means that based on the way you study, you can become happier. Are you enjoying your studies? Normally, many people hate studying. But if you change the way you study, your study time will become more enjoyable. Example 2 That's right, isn't it? Scissors can cut hair, cut everything, and are very convenient, but if you point the sharp end at someone, it's very dangerous. Therefore, depending on how you use them, they can become dangerous or convenient. The last sentence. Depending on how you think, you can think well. It's hateful to be dumped by your girlfriend, but if you can meet someone better if you think that way, it's a good way of thinking. "~をよそに" means not to mind, not to care about. "よそ" means other things, other places. "よそに" means to only think within oneself, not to care about anything else. The grammar is applied to nouns. Example. This expression is often used. "心配をよそに" means not to mind my worries. Especially parents. Not caring about their parents' worries, they happily travel abroad. Example 2 "反対をよそに” means not to mind the parents' opposition. I am not opposed by my parents. The last sentence. "私をよそに" means not to care about me. Not caring at all that I am studying, they are listening to music so loudly. "~をものともせず” also means not to mind something, especially to do it no matter what happens, not to give up. The grammar is applied to nouns. Example. This sentence is often used in sports. Despite being injured, he didn't care about the wound and ended up defeating a strong opponent. Not caring about the difficulties, not backing down, and as a result, defeating a strong opponent. The second sentence. "プレッシャー" means pressure, for example, in this case, it's "you must pass N1" from teachers, parents, everyone. However, he didn't care about that pressure and passed N1. The last sentence. This is also in sports. It was raining outside while they were competing, but they didn't pay attention to it and competed enthusiastically. "までもなく” means there's no need to do ~. It's not to that extent, there's no need to do it, or it's something everyone knows, so there's no need to do it, or it's not a big deal. The grammar is applied to the dictionary form. Example "食べるまでもない” means there's no need to eat. The reason is that all the food at this restaurant is not delicious. Since the food is not delicious, there's no need to eat it. The second sentence. Since this question is very easy, there's no need to ask the teacher. The last sentence. That's right, isn't it? There's no need to say it because Ms. Yuka is very famous, everyone knows her, so there's no need to say it. The expression "言うまでもなく" is often used. "~ないまでも” means it's okay not to do it to that extent. I don't want to do this, but just do it up to this point. The grammar is applied to the "ない" form. Let's look at the examples. Example 1 "言わないまでも" is often used. I don't say I remember all the Kanji, you don't need to remember all of them, but please remember about 100 words. Example 2 "月給" means the salary received in one month. The salary doesn't need to be 300,000 yen, but I want about 250,000 yen. The last sentence. I can speak English, Chinese, and Korean, but I don't need to speak that much. However, I just hope to be able to speak one language - English. "~といったところ” means approximately, around ~. Therefore, quantities, numbers, and distances are often used here. When you want to say that the amount is not much, it's just around that much. The grammar is applied to nouns or dictionary form verbs. Let's look at the examples. Example 1 "10分といったところだ” means approximately 10 minutes. This sentence means it doesn't take much time to get from home to the office. Example 2 "１万円といったところだ” means approximately 10,000 yen. Aaa, this bag seems too expensive, uhm, but it's okay, it's only 10,000 yen, not too expensive. 10,000 yen is expensive, isn't it?! Next. It's only 2 to 3 kilometers, not far. "~なりに" means in accordance with one's position, level ~. Therefore, "~" expresses one's viewpoint or position. It is especially often used with nouns referring to people. The grammar is applied to the plain form. Let's look at the examples. Example 1 "自分なりに” is often used. From my perspective, I tried it, but it didn't work. In short, I tried my best, but it didn't work. "自分なりに” is often used. Example 2 "話せないなりに” means I can't speak at this level. It's like this. You're trying hard, aren't you? The last sentence. "貧しい” means to be poor, to have no money, but still be happy. "~ともなると" emphasizes what is naturally expected from that position or situation. The grammar is applied to nouns. Here, it expresses a position. Example 1 As an employee, being late is unforgivable. If you are a student, you shouldn't be late, but it's okay. However, if you are an employee, it is absolutely unforgivable. Example 2 "海外移住” here refers to the state of living. If you live here, it's natural and obvious that it will cost a lot of money. The last sentence. This is me. When I was 20, I was still healthy, but when I turned 30, I immediately got tired. "させていただく” has the same meaning as "します”. This grammar expresses that you do something yourself, but you thank or apologize to the other person. The verb is conjugated in the "ない" form, remove "ない" + "させていただく”. Let's look at the examples. This sentence means I will participate, but "参加させていただきます" expresses gratitude to the other person because I really want to attend. Don't use this grammar with friends. Example 2 This is to apologize to the other person, to express guilt. While everyone else is working, if you leave first, it might seem a bit rude. In such a situation, you would say "先に帰らせていただきます", which means "Excuse me, I will leave first." The third sentence. This sentence means I want to ask clearly. This sentence is very polite when you want to ask someone, you would use "聞かせていただけませんか". "お/ご~願う" expresses a polite request to the other person. The grammar is applied to "お/ご" along with nouns or the stem of Group 3 verbs after removing "ます". Based on the Group 3 verb, you decide "お/ご", but today I can't explain everything, so please look at the examples to remember. Example 1 This sentence means please contact me. When Ms. Sato returns, please contact me immediately. Example 2 This sentence means please speak softly. The last sentence. This sentence means please confirm this document by the end of tomorrow. This is a very formal and polite way of speaking, so it is often used in companies and with superiors. You have all worked hard for an hour. The N1 grammar ends here. There is a lot of N1 grammar, so today I have chosen important grammar points to introduce to you. You will be able to pass if you study this grammar. Especially the examples in the grammar points just mentioned are very important, so please review them many times and remember them. I pray from Japan that you will pass the upcoming exam. Good luck everyone! See you in the next video. Goodbye!!! Good luck!!