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～Koso Sure: Far From / So Far From

Learn koso sure for "far from A, B" — emphasizing that the negative A won't happen. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn koso sure for "far from A, B" — emphasizing that the negative A won't happen.
  • Form and connection: [Verb masu-stem/Noun] こそすれ
  • Nuance in real use: こそすれ carries argumentative force — it draws a sharp contrast, asserting "it would only be A, never B." It's a powerfully persuasive tool for expressing strong opinions and positions.

Form and connection

[Verb masu-stem/Noun] こそすれ

Core Explanation

Learn koso sure for "far from A, B" — emphasizing that the negative A won't happen.

Cultural Note

こそすれ carries argumentative force — it draws a sharp contrast, asserting "it would only be A, never B." It's a powerfully persuasive tool for expressing strong opinions and positions.

Practical examples

Far from being angry, I have only gratitude.
Far from being harmful, it will be educational.
The quality will only improve, never worsen.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Verb masu-stem/Noun] こそすれ
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerFar from being angry, I have only gratitude.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer品質ひんしつが良よくなるこそすれ、悪わるくなることはない。 ([Verb masu-stem/Noun] こそすれ)

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