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toha
expression, particle

Root Words:

to + ha

English Meaning(s) for とは

expression, particle
  1. indicates word or phrase being defined
  2. used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.) (indicates contrast or adds emphasis to a negative statement)
  3. with (more emphatic than と)
  4. (not) as much as; (not) so much as (with neg. verb)
  5. the fact that; to think that; such a thing as (indicates surprise, disbelief, anger, etc.; sometimes at sentence end)

Stroke Order Diagrams for とは

Sample Sentences for とは

He must be crazy to say such a thing.
Nobody that has any common sense would think of doing such nonsense.
I doubt that Tom will get here on time.
She refused to put up with her boisterous nephews anymore.
It is outrageous that you should spend so much money.

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AHHHH... i need a better explaination D:::::::::=

#1 Posted by Mango J-Pop over 12 years ago


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