かろうじて
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Adverb used to indicate something was achieved or happened by a very small margin. Often precedes verbs or adjectives to describe a close situation.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing their recent exam results at a café after school.
かろうじて
かろうじて
barely, narrowly
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a car 'barely' making it through a narrow gap. The sound 'ka-ro-u-ji-te' (かろうじて) sounds like 'car low, just there' — it barely fits!
Cultural Note
『かろうじて』 (karoujite) is often used in news or stories to describe close calls, like narrowly avoiding an accident or barely passing a test, reflecting a sense of relief or tension in Japanese narratives.
Forms
Base: かろうじてAdverb used to indicate something was achieved or happened by a very small margin. Often precedes verbs or adjectives to describe a close situation.