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GrammarJLPT N3

no more than

Expressionい-Adjective

Definitions

1. no more than
2. just

This grammatical expression is used to downplay or minimize something, meaning "nothing more than," "merely," or "only." It attaches to a noun or plain verb form to express that something is not as significant or impressive as it might seem.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

One failure is no more than experience — don't sweat it!

Sentence 2

She said it was "just a coincidence," but something seems off!

Sentence 3

My morning coffee is just a habit, but it really does calm me down.

Sentence 4

It's almost like life is just a leg of a longer journey, isn't it?

Sentence 5

Wait, that promise was just a verbal agreement?