so much that ~, excessively

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Explanation

Indicates excessive degree causing a result.

[Noun] + のあまり / [Verb/Adj plain] + あまり

嬉しさのあまり、泣いてしまった。

Ureshisa no amari, naite shimatta.

I was so happy that I cried.

心配するあまり、眠れなかった。

Shinpai suru amari, nemurenakatta.

I worried so much that I couldn't sleep.

Shows excessive emotion/state causes unexpected result.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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