JLPT N2 Grammar
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To do until the end; to do completely
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The grammar pattern "V-stem + ぬく" is used to express completing an action with great effort or persistence despite difficulties. It implies a sense of struggle or strong determination to reach the very end. This pattern is often used to convey a sense of accomplishment or pride in overcoming obstacles. It can also be used to describe a situation where someone has to push through challenges to achieve their goal.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| V-stem (終止形 or 連用形) | V-stem + ぬく | V-stem + ぬく |
| V-stem (連用形) | V-stem + ぬく | V-stem + ぬく |
| V-stem (一段動詞) | V-stem + ぬく | V-stem + ぬく |
一度決めたことは、最後までやりぬくことが大切だ。
Ichido kimeta koto wa, saigo made yarinuku koto ga taihen da.
It's essential to complete what you've decided to do until the end.
一度決めたことは (what you've decided to do) + 最後まで (until the end) + やりぬく (to complete) + ことが (to do) + 大切だ (is essential)
彼は悩みぬく末に、会社を辞めて留学することに決めた。
Kare wa nayaminiuku matsu ni, kaisha o yamete ryugaku suru ni kimeta.
After struggling, he decided to quit his job and go abroad for study.
彼は (he) + 悩みぬく (to struggle) + 末に (finally) + 会社を辞めて (to quit his job) + 留学する (to go abroad for study) + に (to) + 決めた (decided)
どんなに苦しくても、マラソンを最後まで走りぬくことができる。
Donani kusshuku demo, marason o saigo made hashirinuku koto ga dekiru.
No matter how difficult it is, I can complete the marathon until the end.
どんなに (no matter how) + 苦しくても (difficult it is) + マラソンを (to run a marathon) + 最後まで (until the end) + 走りぬく (to complete) + ことができる (can do)
This pattern is used to express completing an action with great effort or persistence despite difficulties. It is often used in situations where someone has to push through challenges to achieve their goal. The pattern can be used in formal or informal situations, but it is more commonly used in formal situations.
This pattern is specifically used to express completing an action with great effort or persistence despite difficulties. Using it with verbs that don't imply a process or struggle can lead to incorrect meaning.
While both patterns are used to express completion, '~きる' focuses more on completion than effort, whereas 'V-stem + ぬく' emphasizes the effort and persistence involved in completing the action.
This pattern is specifically used to express completing an action with great effort or persistence despite difficulties. Using it with verbs that don't imply a sense of struggle or determination can lead to incorrect meaning.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, make sure to choose the correct verb form and use it in a context that implies a sense of struggle or determination. Pay attention to the nuances of the pattern and use it correctly to convey the intended meaning.
一度決めたことは、最後までやり______ことが大切だ。
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