unique to ~, special to ~, only ~ can

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Indicates something unique or special to a particular thing/person.

[Noun] + ならでは(の)

これは日本ならではの文化です。

Kore wa Nihon naradewa no bunka desu.

This is a culture unique to Japan.

プロならではの技術だ。

Puro naradewa no gijutsu da.

It's a technique unique to professionals.

Emphasizes uniqueness or specialness.

～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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