N2
かろうじて (karoujite)
かろうじて
barely; narrowly; with great difficulty
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Emphasizes that something was achieved or avoided by a very small margin or with significant effort, often implying a sense of relief. 「やっとのことで」「ギリギリで」という状況を表します。
📝 Example Sentences
試験にはかろうじて合格することができた。
I barely managed to pass the exam.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "かろうじて"!
彼は_______最終電車に間に合った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ギリギリのところで電車に間に合ったことを表します。
English: It means he made it onto the last train by the skin of his teeth.
English: It means he made it onto the last train by the skin of his teeth.
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