〜ぐらいのものだ

N1

only ~ (limited)

Structure

Noun + ぐらいのものだ

Explanation

「〜ぐらいのものだ」 means "only ~ (limited)". Structure: Noun + ぐらいのものだ. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

sonna saiketsu ga dekiru no wa kare gurai no mono da.

Only someone like him can pull off such a vote.

sonna baishuu ga dekiru no wa kare gurai no mono da.

Only someone like him can pull off such a acquisition.

sonna shigan ga dekiru no wa kare gurai no mono da.

Only someone like him can pull off such a volunteering.

sonna tensai ga dekiru no wa kare gurai no mono da.

Only someone like him can pull off such a reprinting.

sonna tainou ga dekiru no wa kare gurai no mono da.

Only someone like him can pull off such a payment arrears.

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