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koso
particle

English Meaning(s) for こそ

particle
  1. it is ... that ...; precisely; in particular; definitely; for sure; only (when, after, because, etc.) (emphasizes preceding word or phrase)
  2. although; while; it is the case that ... but (as こそあれ, こそすれ, こそするが, etc.)
  3. it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ... (after conditional -ba form of verb)
  4. not at all; not in the slightest; absolutely not; never (after -nai stem of verb + ば)
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Sample Sentences for こそ

This is an old book with a new face.
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He is just the man for the job.
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It's the dynamic interaction between the characters that makes this novel so great.
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Freedom is the breath of life.
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If anything is sacred the human body is sacred.
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