こそ
Meanings
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 (Formal, after -nai stem of verb + ば)
Used in vocabulary
Examples92
辛抱
It's patience that counts.
こだわり
Care over the particulars only has meaning once it gets across to customers.
君
It is precisely because I have your best interests at heart that I am saying this.
彼
Young as he is, he is equal to the task.
これ
This is the very thing that I wanted.
これ
This is what I want.