Explanation:〜にすぎない
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"ただ〜だけだ"
"nothing more than / just"
Used to downplay or emphasize the modesty of a situation, action, or thing, indicating that it holds no greater significance than what is stated. This phrase is commonly used to show that something is of minimal importance or value.
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V(plain form) + にすぎない
イA(plain form) + にすぎない
ナA / ナAである + にすぎない
N / Nである + にすぎない
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- Minimization: "〜にすぎない" is used to express that something is insignificant or minor.
- Limitation: It emphasizes the limited scope or impact of an action or situation.
- Common in Formal and Informal Contexts: This expression is frequently used both in everyday conversations and formal writings.
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N2
Sample sentenes
いくら性能がいいコンピューターを持っていても、使わなければ、ただの箱にすぎない。
No matter how good the performance of a computer is, if you don't use it, it's just a box.
アルバイトの収入は1ヶ月3万円にすぎない。
The income from my part-time job is just 30,000 yen a month.
彼が言っていることは、うわさにすぎないので、気にしないほうがいい。
What he's saying is just a rumor, so it's better not to worry about it.
日本語のスキルは日本の会社で働くための手段にすぎない。
Japanese language skills are just a means to work in a Japanese company.
浮気なんてしていないよ。彼女は友達の一人にすぎないよ。
I'm not cheating. She's just one of my friends.
Vocabulary
Japanese |
English | |
性能 | せいのう | quality |
箱 | はこ | box |
収入 | しゅうにゅう | income |
浮気 | うわき | cheating |