〜こそすれ

N1

may well ~, but never

Structure

Noun + こそすれ

Explanation

「〜こそすれ」 means "may well ~, but never". Structure: Noun + こそすれ. 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

kansha koso sure, touchi o uramu koto wa nai.

I may be grateful, but I would never resent the governance.

kansha koso sure, shouso o uramu koto wa nai.

I may be grateful, but I would never resent the winning a lawsuit.

kansha koso sure, kokusaika o uramu koto wa nai.

I may be grateful, but I would never resent the internationalization.

kansha koso sure, suijaku o uramu koto wa nai.

I may be grateful, but I would never resent the weakening.

kansha koso sure, teisatsu o uramu koto wa nai.

I may be grateful, but I would never resent the reconnaissance.

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