#proportion
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JLPT N3 — Pre-intermediate B1
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JLPT N3 — 10 Structured Lessons
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JLPT N3 Lesson 4: Complex Conjunctions II — Change and Proportion
Overview Japanese has a sophisticated set of expressions for describing how one thing changes in proportion or response to another. These "change and proportion" patterns are a cornerstone of formal and analytical language in Japanese. When a news anchor says 「経済の成長に従い、雇用も増加した」(As the economy grew, employment also increased), they are using a grammatical structure that elegantly encodes a proportional relationship. These patterns are essential for writing reports, discussing trends, and interpreting...