JLPT N3 Grammar
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to do until the end/exhaustively
Category: Compound Verbs and Completion
The grammar pattern 'V-stem +抜く' is used to express the idea of doing something until the end, despite difficulties or exhaustion. It emphasizes the effort and persistence required to complete a task. This pattern is often used in situations where the speaker has to overcome obstacles or push themselves to the limit. For example, 'hashirinuku' (run to the very end) conveys a strong sense of endurance and determination.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| V-stem (base form of the verb) | V-stem +抜く | 走り抜く (hashirinuku, to run to the very end) |
| V-stem (base form of the verb) + 連用形 (te-form) | V-stem + 連用形 +抜く | 考える抜く (kangaerinuku, to think to the very end) |
| V-stem (base form of the verb) + 連用形 (te-form) + 連用形 (te-form) | V-stem + 連用形 + 連用形 +抜く | 考える考え抜く (kangaerukangaerinuku, to think and think to the very end) |
大変な仕事だったが、最後までやり抜く。
Taihen na shigoto datta ga, saigo made yarinuku.
It was a very difficult job, but I did it until the end.
大変な仕事 (very difficult job), 最後まで (until the end), やり (do),抜く (to the very end)
悩みに悩み抜く、会社を辞めることに決めた。
Nayami ni nayami nuku, kaisha o yameta koto ni kimeta.
After thinking and thinking, I decided to quit my job.
悩みに悩み (thinking and thinking),抜く (to the very end), 会社を辞める (to quit a job)
42キロを走り抜くのは簡単ではない。
42 kiro o hashirinuku no wa kanzen de wa nai.
Running 42 kilometers is not easy.
42キロ (42 kilometers),走り (run),抜く (to the very end)
This pattern is used to express the idea of doing something until the end, despite difficulties or exhaustion. It is often used in situations where the speaker has to overcome obstacles or push themselves to the limit. The pattern can be used in both positive and negative situations, but it is more commonly used in positive situations where the speaker is expressing their determination or perseverance.
While 'kiru' can be used to express the idea of reaching a limit or completing a task, it does not convey the same sense of endurance and determination as 'nuku'.
This pattern is used to express the idea of doing something until the end, despite difficulties or exhaustion. It is not suitable for simple actions that do not require endurance or perseverance.
While this pattern can be used in both positive and negative situations, it is more commonly used in positive situations where the speaker is expressing their determination or perseverance.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, make sure to use it in situations where the speaker is expressing their determination or perseverance. Avoid using it with simple actions or in negative situations where the speaker is not expressing their determination or perseverance.
大変な仕事だったが、最後までやり______。
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