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08課 絶対〜ない・必ず〜とは言えない 教科書 p.38
Definitely not / not really
08課

〜など/〜なんか

教科書 p.38
接続:N・普通形 + など/なんか
things like… / that…. Give examples or downplay the value of the object. 〜なんか is verbal and can be used to express slights.
注意 / Note:Check connection form and context; Avoid mechanical application of translation.
比較 / Compare:Compare with other models of the same article to distinguish functions and nuances. Same 課: 〜はずがない/〜わけがない/〜とは限らない/〜わけではない/〜ことは〜が — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
週末は映画などを見ます。
For example, on weekends I watch movies.
私なんかまだまだです。
People like me are still very poor.
うそなんかついていません。
I didn't lie at all.

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