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IntermediateJLPT N2 Grammar

そこを

But; in spite of that; even though

Romaji: sokowo

Meaning & usage

But; in spite of that | A conjunction used to indicate that in spite of the negative situation mentioned in the previous part of the sentence/discourse some positive effort is made.

Notes

やる = to live; to get by; to get along​

持つ = to maintain; to keep​

Example sentences 7

  1. A: こんな企画に予算を付けるわけにはいかないな。B: 部長、そこを何とか一つお願いします。

    A: I cannot allocate a budget for such a project. B: But, chief, could you give me a chance?

  2. A: こんな成績じゃ、君、卒業できないよ。B: そこを、先生、どうにかしていただけないでしょうか。

    A: With such poor grades, you cannot graduate, you know. B: But, could you do something about it, Professor?

  3. お忙しいとは存じますが、そこを何とか出席していただけないでしょうか。

    I know that you are busy, but I wonder if you might possibly attend in spite of that?

  4. その女優はもう年齢を隠すことは出来ないが、そこを芸で何とか持たせている。

    The actress cannot hide her age any longer, but she is somehow preserving herself with her arts.

  5. トムはフットボールの選手としては小さいが、そこを脚力で補っている。

    Tom is small for a football player, but he makes up for it with his swift legs.

  6. 彼は頭はそれほどよくないが、そこを努力で何とかやっている。

    He is not that bright, but he manages to get along on his efforts.

  7. Ａ：これ以上金を貸すわけにはいかないよ。 Ｂ：そこを何とかして下さいませんか。

    A: I cannot loan you more money than this. B: But, could you do something about it?

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