〜こそう
- Pattern
- 〜こそう
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- こそう
- Meaning
- precisely, exactly (emphasizing the preceding word)
- Attaches to
- noun / particle (にこそ、からこそ)
- Nuance & register
Used to place strong emphasis on a specific noun or reason.
- Example
今年こそ日本語能力試験に合格したい。 I want to pass the JLPT this year, for sure.
- Easily confused with
〜さえ