特別

Question 1

たとたん(に)

Answer 1

“As soon as A, B (unexpected) happens”. Normally used with instantaneous movements or changes.

た形　+　とたん(に)

Question 2

のみならず

Answer 2

“Not only A, but B as well”. B is a plus, not expected. A and B are on same level.

名　+　普通形(ナ形/名　である)　+　のみならず

Question 3

をめぐって

Answer 3

“In regard to”. Used for debate, confrontation or gossip. Usually with 対立　討論　競争　(confrontation discussion competition).

名　+　をめぐって
名　+　をめぐる　+　名

Question 4

もかまわず

Answer 4

“Without caring A, B”. Act without worrying about A, something you will normally care about.

名　+　普通形(ナ形/名　な/である) +　の　+　もかまわず　

Question 5

がたい

Answer 5

“A is hard to imagine/comprehend”.

Xます　+　がたい

Question 6

かねる

Answer 6

“Unable to do”. Used when politely refusing.

Xます　+　かねる

Question 7

ようがない

Answer 7

“There is no way of A”. Even if you want to.

Xます　＋　ようがない

Question 8

わりに(は)

Answer 8

“Considering A, B”. A is a wide range of meaning or degree (age, price, worried…)

名の/普通形(ナ形　な/である)　+　わりに(は)

Question 9

きり

Answer 9

“A, but B”. A is something where the next expected thing never happened (B happened instead). Often used for negative sentences.

た形　+　きり

Question 10

あげく

Answer 10

“After A, in the end B”. After trying/waiting (A), ends in a disappointing result (B).

名の/た形　+　あげく　

Question 11

ずじまいだ

Answer 11

“A, but ended up not doing B”. Expresses regret of having missed the timing. Not use if there is still a chance to do it.

Xない/する　せず　＋　ずじまいだ