- particle, emphasizes preceding word or phrase it is ... that ...; precisely; in particular; definitely; for sure; only (when, after, because, etc.)
- as こそあれ, こそすれ, こそするが, etc. although; while; it is the case that ... but
- after conditional -ba form of verb it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
- formal, after -nai stem of verb + ば not at all; not in the slightest; absolutely not; never
こそ
it is ... that ...
Also a form of
Meanings
In sentences
日本へようこそ。 Welcome to Japan. #122387
地獄へようこそ。 Welcome to hell! #1723894
現実へようこそ！ Welcome to the real world! #10721698
日本へようこそ！ Welcome to Japan! #13753497
そちらこそお疲れ。 Thank you for your work as well. #1734183
彼こそ本物の紳士だ。 He is a real gentleman. #119294