～こそすれ～ない
koso sure nai
May well ... but never
Formation 接続
V stem + こそすれ + negative
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Emphasizes one possible direction while denying the opposite; formal.
Examples 例文
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会議の準備は、進みこそすれ、後戻りはしない。
Preparations for the meeting will move forward, not backward.
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試験の準備は、進みこそすれ、後戻りはしない。
Preparations for the exam will move forward, not backward.
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研修の準備は、進みこそすれ、後戻りはしない。
Preparations for the training session will move forward, not backward.
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発表会の準備は、進みこそすれ、後戻りはしない。
Preparations for the presentation event will move forward, not backward.
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面接の準備は、進みこそすれ、後戻りはしない。
Preparations for the interview will move forward, not backward.
How related patterns differ 比較
ながらに and かれ～かれ commonly occur in fixed combinations, not free attachments. こそすれ emphasizes one direction and denies the opposite. を込めて puts feeling into an action; であれ keeps a conclusion regardless of a condition.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～こそすれ～ない | May well ... but never | 会議の準備は、進みこそすれ、後戻りはしない。 Preparations for the meeting will move forward, not backward. |
| ～をこめて | With; putting into | 会議の関係者に、感謝を込めて手紙を書いた。 I wrote a letter full of gratitude to those involved in the meeting. |
| ～であれ／であろうと／だろうが／であろうが／～あろうとなかろうと | Whether; even if | 相手が教師であれ、規則は守ってもらう。 Even if the other person is a teacher, they must follow the rules. |
| ～ながらに | While remaining; from the time of | 彼女は涙ながらに当時のことを話した。 She spoke about that time with tears in her eyes. |
| ～かれ～かれ | Whether ... or; sooner or later | 遅かれ早かれ、本当のことは分かる。 Sooner or later, the truth will come out. |
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