〜こそ

Formation

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Dict. Form
Noun
こそ
Dict. Form
Verb
ことこそ

Meaning

Used for emphasis. Indicates that something is especially true or that it is the very thing being discussed. Often used in a positive sense.

Examples

努力することこそが、成功への近道だ。

It is precisely through effort that one finds a shortcut to success.

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