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6課

~がいちばん~

接続:Group/range で N がいちばん Adj
… most. Indicates the object with the highest degree in a group/range.
注意 / Note:Superlatives use が, commonly used ranges で/の中で.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Most said in a range
Wonder: Is there a group/range for comparison?
Avoid: Don't forget to state the scope when it's easy to get ambiguous
Tip to remember: Group で/の中で N がいちばん
Check again: Ask “in which group?” before saying いちばん
果物の中で、りんごがいちばん好きです。
Among fruits, I like apples the most.
クラスでマイさんがいちばん若いです。
In class, Mai is the youngest.
日本料理では、すしがいちばん有名です。
In Japanese cuisine, sushi is the most famous.

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