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#1. 彼女の言葉は厳しく聞こえ_____、その意図は良心的です。しかし、その言葉の裏には、深い愛情と誠実な思いが込められているのです。彼女の言葉は、時に人を傷つける可能性があるかもしれませんが、それは彼女の良心の呵責からくるものであり、決して悪意があるわけではありません。
Correct Answer: a) こそすれ
Explanation:
“こそすれ” accurately conveys the contrast between the harsh sound of the words and the good intentions behind them.
- の で is used to connect a cause and effect, which doesn’t fit the context.
- ですが indicates a contrast, but it’s not as nuanced as “こそすれ” in highlighting the difference between appearance and reality.
- も ので is grammatically incorrect in this context.
The sentence indicates that while the words of the person might seem harsh, their intention is conscientious. “こそすれ” appropriately conveys this contrast.
Grammar:
- 〜こそすれ (koso sure): This is a rare but important N1 grammar point. It emphasizes a contrast between the surface appearance and the underlying reality. It can be translated as “even though it seems…” or “although it appears…”.
Vocabulary:
- 厳しく (se-bu-ru-ku): harsh, strict
- 聞こえる (kikoeru): to sound, to be heard
- 意図 (i-to): intention, purpose
- 良心的 (ryō-shin-teki): conscientious, well-intentioned
- 愛情 (ai-jō): love, affection
- 誠実 (sei-jitsu): sincere, honest
- 呵責 (kaseki): remorse, pangs of conscience
