Grammar - Grade 3 List View

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Grammar Point
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
exp 
conjunction
conj 
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ばこそ

only because ...

after the -ba stem of a verb

Verb conditional ば form + こそ

This grammar point is used to strongly emphasize a reason. It indicates that a specific condition or reason is the only or primary factor that leads to a certain result. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to express that something difficult or unusual is done precisely because of a certain feeling or situation.

Verb ば stem + こそ

The verb is conjugated into its conditional ば form, followed immediately by the particle こそ to add intense focus to the reason.

It is precisely because I love you that I am being strict.

It is only because there is health that we can work.

It is precisely because I think of your future that I say this.

Note

ばこそ is a highly emphatic expression and is generally not used for mundane or everyday reasons. It often appears in contexts expressing love, concern, or a strong sense of purpose. The second part of the sentence often contains a result that might seem counter-intuitive without the reason provided.

Words: 
ばこそ
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