Decoded Slug: Noun こそあれ (~kosoare)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun こそあれ (~kosoare)
Noun こそあれ (~kosoare)
Short explanation:
Expresses the meaning 'even if'; 'no matter'.
Formation:
Noun + こそあれ
Examples:
結果こそあれ、努力したことには変わりない。
Kekka koso are, doryoku shita koto ni wa kawari nai.
Even if the result is what it is, the fact that we made an effort won't change.
天気こそあれ、遠出するつもりだ。
Tenki koso are, toode suru tsumorida.
No matter what the weather is, I intend to go on a trip.
社長の意見こそあれ、社員の反対は多い。
Shachou no iken koso are, shain no hantai wa oi.
Regardless of the president's opinion, there is much opposition from employees.
頭痛こそあれ、仕事をしなければならない。
Zutsuu koso are, shigoto o shinakereba naranai.
No matter if I have a headache, I have to work.
Long explanation:
The grammar point 'Noun こそあれ' is used to emphasize a noun, implying that 'even if it is...'; 'no matter what...'. It is often followed by a form of negation or some expression reflecting the speaker’s negative attitude towards the noun. It is not used in positive sentences
