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LEARN JLPT N3 Grammar #5 「だけど・だけでなく・だらけ・どんなに～ても」 (DAKEDO, DAKEDENAKU, DARAKE, DONNA NI TEMO)

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Main ideas / lessons from the subtitles

The video teaches 4 JLPT N3 grammar patterns and how to use each:

  • 〜だけでなく / 〜だけど…ないでなく: expressed as 〜だけでなく (subtitle notes forms like ダカデナク / だけでなく variants)
  • 〜だけど / 〜だけども: expressed via a 〜だけど variant (subtitle uses forms like だか〜 / だけど(けど) / ダキド / ダケド)
  • 〜だらけ (dara-ke): “full of / covered in”
  • どんなに〜ても / どんなに〜でも (donna ni temo/demo): “no matter how much/how… it is, the result doesn’t change”

The author repeatedly emphasizes that examples (often from games/anime) are used to build contextual understanding of when and how each grammar form is used.

Detailed grammar rules & usage

1) 〜だけでなく (subtitle: だかでなく / だけでなく)

Core meaning: “not only… but also…” (“not just X, but Y as well”)

How it’s built (rules given):

  • Use 〜（基本形）だけでなく / 〜だけでなく
  • After だけでなく, you state what is also true / what else applies.
  • The pattern is described as involving:
    • 〜だけ (“only / merely”)
    • plus a negative connection element meaning “is not…” / “not…” (でなく / でない)

Optional emphasis with も:

  • も (mo) is often added to strengthen the “also/even” emphasis, but it’s not required.

Part structure (as explained):

  • [First clause: not only X] + だけでなく
  • [Second clause: but also Y]

Example meanings described (paraphrased):

  • “Not only mere words…” (implies also doing/speaking in a clear way)
  • “Not only the port but even the sea…” (emphasis can be strengthened with も)
  • “Not only can you strengthen weapons, but you can also strengthen tanks…”

Key takeaway: だけでなく marks “not only… but also…”. も may be used for extra emphasis (“even”).

2) 〜だけど (subtitle: だ(け)ど / けど / だけど(も) / 〜だきど)

Core meanings listed (3 main uses):

  1. Convey contrast: “however / but”
  2. Sentence-ender with emotional tone / complaint:
    • leaves the statement open-ended
    • can soften and express feelings without bluntly finishing the thought
    • described as common in Japanese communication
  3. Topic introduction: “regarding / concerning…”

Explanation of origin/structure (as given):

  • Presented as a conjunctive particle けど following だ.
  • Subtitle claims it’s derived from a more formal form:
    • “dakeredo” → contracted down into casual だけど / だけど(系) forms.

Conjugation / grammar constraints (rules given):

  • Nouns and na-adjectives:
    • attach 〜だけど directly
  • Verbs and i-adjectives:
    • cannot take だ after them
    • use:
      • verb/i-adjective + けど
      • or softer tone: 〜んだ(け)ど (subtitle uses something like ndakedo, described as more formal and very common)

Usage notes described:

  • Usually appears at the beginning or middle of a sentence for “however/but”.
  • Sometimes translation as a blunt “however” doesn’t fit; its function may be to:
    • leave the sentence hanging, or
    • express mild dissatisfaction.

Key takeaway: だけど can express contrast, soften an emotional/unfinished ending, or introduce a topic. Use the correct form: N/na-adj + だけど, but V/i-adj + けど, and 〜んだ(け)ど for extra softness.

3) 〜だらけ (subtitle: ダラケ / darake)

Core meaning: “full of / covered in / riddled with” (often something undesirable)

How it works (rules given):

  • [Noun] + だらけ
  • The meaning is that the place/person/state has a lot of that noun—often visual, “countless”/“everywhere”.

Important nuance (as explained):

  • It’s not always literal “covered in,” but conveys the state is overwhelmed by the noun (lots of it).

Examples described (paraphrased):

  • “This place is covered in pigs” (pigs everywhere)
  • “I’m riddled with things I don’t understand”
  • “There are imperial troops everywhere”
  • “There are books everywhere” (library context)
  • “It’s covered in scratches” / “scratches all over”

Key takeaway: だらけ = “absolutely full of / blanketed by” (often overwhelming or undesirable).

4) どんなに〜ても / どんなに〜でも (subtitle: どんなに〜ても / don nani temor)

Core meaning: “no matter how much/how… (you do it), the result doesn’t change.”

How it’s built (rules given):

  • どんなに + (verb phrase / adjective-like idea) + ても
    • subtitle mentions demo can be treated alongside でも, as ても/でも
  • Follow with a clause showing the unchanging result.

Logical pattern emphasized:

  • The degree/intensity in the first part can change.
  • The outcome in the second part stays the same.
  • Classic example from the subtitles:
    • “No matter how much I study, I can’t speak Japanese.”

Examples described (paraphrased):

  • “No matter how deep the darkness is, there will always be light behind it.”
  • “I couldn’t make out my brother’s face no matter how close I got.”
  • “No matter what tough things happen, always keep your back straight.”

Key takeaway: どんなに〜ても/でも marks “no matter how…” and guarantees the second-clause result is unaffected.

Speakers / sources featured

  • “Game Gengo”: referenced as the channel/organization hosting the lesson (“another Game Gengo JLPT grammar video” is stated).
  • No specific individual name is identified in the subtitles. The narrator/teacher is referred to indirectly (e.g., “guys”), but not named.
  • External content sources used for examples: games/anime titles and references mentioned in the subtitles, including:
    • NieR Automata
    • Neon Genesis Evangelion
    • Kingdom Hearts
    • Octopath Traveler
    • Halo / related game references (e.g., “princess zaina,” “machine gun and rifle,” “tanks,” “imperial troops” — exact titles not fully specified)
    • “Near Automata” and “boku-chan” (anime/game reference)
    • “Kimezunoyba” (as written; possibly a misrecognition)
    • Additional “Dragon / imperial troops / Evangelion” style references as described in the subtitles

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