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せっかく
especially; (thank you for) troubling to, going to great pains for ~
JLPT
N2
Structure
せっかく+Sentence
せっかく+のN
せっかく+のN
Meaning
「せっかく」means "with great effort" or "having gone through trouble", and is often used to:
1. Express regret for wasting an opportunity, or when one has made an effort but did not achieve the desired result.
2. Apologize for a mishap caused to someone.
3. Politely decline an offer or suggestion.
4. Express the desire to make the most of or seize a rare opportunity or something that requires effort.
The meaning 1, 2, 3 of 「せっかく」usually pairs with words like のに、が、ですが、けど、だけど...
The meaning 4 of 「せっかく」usually pairs with words like のですから、のだから...
1. Express regret for wasting an opportunity, or when one has made an effort but did not achieve the desired result.
2. Apologize for a mishap caused to someone.
3. Politely decline an offer or suggestion.
4. Express the desire to make the most of or seize a rare opportunity or something that requires effort.
The meaning 1, 2, 3 of 「せっかく」usually pairs with words like のに、が、ですが、けど、だけど...
The meaning 4 of 「せっかく」usually pairs with words like のですから、のだから...
せっかく
勉強
したのに
、
合格
できなかった
。
Even though I studied hard, I couldn't pass the exam.
せっかく
レポート
を
書
いたのに
、
提出
しなくてもよくなった
。
Even though I took the trouble to write a report, I didn't have to submit it.
せっかく
母
がお
弁当
を
作
ってくれたのに
、
家
に
忘
れてしまった
。
My mother took the trouble to make me a lunch box, but I forgot it at home.
せっかくお
電話頂
いたのに
、
留守
でごめんなさいね
。
I'm sorry that I wasn't home when you called.
せっかくのお
志
ですが
、
お
断
り
致
します
。
Although this is a great request, I decline your request.
せっかく
来
たのだから
、
楽
しまなきゃ
。
Since you're here, you should enjoy it.
せっかく
日本
にいるのですから
、
色
んな
所
に
旅行
に
行
ってみたいです
。
Now that I'm in Japan, I would like to travel to various places.
あんまり
店員
の
態度
が
悪
いから
、
よっぽど
食
べずに
帰
ろうと
思
ったが
、
せっかく
注文
したから
、
食
べることにした
。
The waiter's attitude was so bad that I thought about leaving without eating, but since I had already ordered, I decided to eat.
彼女
がせっかく
作
ってくれたから
、
甘
いものが
嫌
いなんて
、
とても
言
えない
。
Since my girlfriend took the trouble to make it for me, I can't say that I don't like sweets.
台風
のせいで
、
せっかくの
休暇
が
中止
になった
。
My vacation was canceled because of the typhoon.
せっかくですから
、
あなたのいれたお
茶
を
楽
しみます
。
I'll take this opportunity to enjoy the tea you brewed.
せっかくですが
、
またの
機会
にしたいと
思
います
。
I would like to take this opportunity another time.
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