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JLPT N1 Grammar

こそ～が

N1Contrast / Concession

N1 · Contrast / Concession · plain form + こそ + が

although; while indeed

plain form + こそ + が

こそ～が strongly acknowledges the first point, then presents a limitation, problem, or contrast.

It is common in formal explanation and commentary.

この方法は便利でこそありますが、すべての問題を解決できるわけではありません。

This method is indeed convenient, but it cannot solve every problem.

Do not omit こそ; it emphasizes the concession.

First strongly concede, then contrast.

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