Meaning of ではある in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ではある
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Romajidehāru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending (irregular verb)
- Meaning
- to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
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Example Sentences
ではある used in context
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Wealth may be a factor of happiness.
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Child as she is, she can act wisely.
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She is inquisitive, but I like her none the worse.
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He is clever, no doubt, but he is cold, too.
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He is a great scholar, but lacks what is called common sense.
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日本人は出来るだけ自分と同じような結婚相手を選んだり、安定と、ゆっくりではあるが着実な昇進とを保証する職業を探したり、銀行に貯金したりすることを好むように見える。
Japanese seem to prefer picking a marriage partner as much like themselves as possible, finding a job that provides security and slow but steady advancement, and putting money in the bank.
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