JLPT Test N3

と (to) means 'and', 'with', or 'when', which does not fit the nuance of 'even' in this context.

が (ga) is a subject marker or means 'but/although'. It does not fit the intended meaning here.

で (de) indicates a place, means, or cause. It does not convey the meaning of 'even' in this sentence.

〜て (te) connects reasons or sequential actions. While grammatically possible to list conditions, it doesn't convey the sense of listing *examples* of complaints as effectively as とか〜とか.

〜たり〜たり (tari~tari) is used to list actions or states that occur repeatedly or as examples, but とか〜とか is more natural for listing examples of *things said* or *reasons given* in this context.

〜し〜し (shi~shi) is used to list multiple reasons or conditions, often with a negative nuance. While it lists reasons, とか〜とか is more appropriate for listing examples of complaints.

もっとも (mottomo) means 'most' or 'extremely' (often used to form superlatives). It doesn't fit the nuance of 'too much' in a negative sense here.

せっかく (sekkaku) means 'with much trouble' or 'after all the effort'. While the result was disappointing, せっかく describes the effort made, not the degree of the crowd.

ようやく (yōyaku) means 'finally' or 'at last', referring to something happening after a long wait. It is not applicable to describing the degree of crowdedness.

において (ni oite) means 'in', 'at', or 'on' (a place, time, or situation), often used in formal contexts. It does not express comparison.

によって (ni yotte) means 'by', 'due to', or 'depending on'. It does not express comparison.

にしたがって (ni shitagatte) means 'according to' or 'as...'. It does not express comparison.

〜おわる (owaru) means 'to finish doing'. やりおわった means 'finished doing'. This doesn't fit the context of making mistakes and correcting them.

〜ておく (te oku) means 'to do something in advance' or 'to leave something as is'. やっておいた means 'did it in advance' or 'left it done'. This is not applicable here.

〜てある (te aru) indicates a state resulting from an intentional action. やってあった means 'it has been done (and is in that state)'. This is not applicable here.

ようです (yō desu) means 'it seems' or 'it looks like'. It expresses appearance or conjecture, not gratitude.

せいです (sei desu) means 'it's someone's fault' or 'because of (a negative reason)'. It has a negative connotation and is inappropriate here.

はずです (hazu desu) means 'it should be' or 'it is expected to be'. It expresses expectation or certainty, not gratitude.

使った (tsukatta) is the past tense, indicating a completed action. This does not fit the continuous nature of the sentence.

使わない (tsukawanai) means 'doesn't use' or 'won't use'. This contradicts the meaning of the sentence.

使っていなかった (tsukatte inakatta) is the past continuous negative, meaning 'was not using'. This does not fit the current state of the grandmother still using the vacuum cleaner.

なさいます (nasaimasu) is the honorific form of します (shimasu). It is used for actions performed by a superior, not for one's own actions.

うかがいます (ukagaimasu) is the humble form of 聞きます (kikimasu, to ask/hear) or 行きます (ikimasu, to go) / 訪ねます (tazunemasu, to visit). It is not appropriate for 'guiding'.

いらっしゃいます (irasshaimasu) is the honorific form of います (imasu, to be), 行きます (ikimasu, to go), or 来ます (kimasu, to come). It is used for actions of a superior, not for one's own actions.

誰には (dare ni wa) can indicate a target, but 負けない (makenai) typically uses にも (ni mo) for the meaning of 'not losing to anyone'.

誰か (dareka) means 'someone'. 誰かは (dareka wa) would mean 'someone (as a subject)', which does not fit the context of 'not losing to anyone'.

誰かも (dareka mo) means 'someone also' or 'even someone'. This does not fit the meaning of 'not losing to anyone'.

するよりは (suru yori wa) means 'rather than doing'. It expresses preference, which is not applicable here.

なるかどうかは (naru ka dō ka wa) means 'whether or not one becomes'. It expresses uncertainty, which is not applicable here.

することは (suru koto wa) means 'the act of becoming'. While grammatically possible, なるには is the more natural and common way to express 'in order to become' when listing methods.

開こうと思えば (hiraou to omoeba) means 'if one intends to open'. It expresses a conditional, which does not fit the timeline of the sentence.

開くようになれば (hiraku yō ni nareba) means 'if it becomes possible to open'. It expresses a conditional change of state, not an initial intention followed by a long period.

開くようになってから (hiraku yō ni natte kara) means 'after it became possible to open'. This implies a change of state (〜ようになる) before the 〜てから clause, which doesn't fit the initial intention.

してあげてもいい (shite agete mo ii) means 'Is it okay if I do it for you?'. This is an offer from Maekawa to Mori, which is not the intended meaning of asking Mori to do something.

してくれたらいい (shite kuretara ii) means 'It would be good if you did it for me'. This is a wish or suggestion, not a direct request for permission or action.

してやったらいい (shite yattara ii) uses 〜てやる (te yaru), which is a casual or sometimes condescending way of saying 'do for someone'. It is not appropriate in a business setting.

行っているところなんです (itte iru tokoro nan desu) means 'I am in the middle of going'. This implies she is already on her way, but the context is about *leaving now* to go.

行っているところですね (itte iru tokoro desu ne) is similar to option 1, but with 〜ですね (desu ne) which implies agreement or confirmation, not an explanation of one's own necessity.

行かなければならないですね (ikanakereba naranai desu ne) is similar to option 3, but 〜ですね (desu ne) makes it sound like she's confirming a shared understanding of the necessity, rather than explaining her own reason for leaving. 〜んです (n desu) is better for explaining one's own situation.

This option is part of the final phrase 'ことにした' (decided to do), but it doesn't fit the ★ position.

This option is the verb describing the friend's action, but it doesn't fit the ★ position which requires the particle ように.

This option describes the action the speaker decided to take, but it doesn't fit the ★ position which requires the particle ように.

とうとう (tōtō) means 'finally'. It modifies the verb 終わってしまった (ended) and does not fit the subject position.

見ていた (mite ita) means 'was watching'. It is a verb phrase modifying the drama, not the subject itself.

毎週 (maishū) means 'every week'. It is an adverbial phrase modifying 見ていた (was watching) and does not fit the subject position.

形を (katachi o) is the object of the verb している (shite iru), but it does not fit the ★ position.

ことから (koto kara) is the reason-giving phrase, but it comes after the verb phrase and does not fit the ★ position.

めがねのような (megane no yō na) means 'like glasses'. It modifies 形 (katachi) and does not fit the ★ position.

ので (node) means 'because'. It connects the reason clause and does not fit the ★ position.

たっていない (tatte inai) means 'hasn't passed' (referring to time). It is part of the initial clause and does not fit the ★ position.

ばかり (bakari) is part of the final phrase 'ばかりです' (only), but it does not fit the ★ position which requires the noun phrase.

まで (made) means 'even' or 'until'. It emphasizes the location but does not fit the ★ position which requires the verb.

あそこに (asoko ni) means 'over there'. It indicates location but does not fit the ★ position which requires the verb.

白い段ボール箱に (shiroi danbōru bako ni) means 'in the white cardboard box'. It indicates location but does not fit the ★ position which requires the verb.

案内してあげました (annai shite agemashita) means 'I guided (someone)'. This implies the speaker guided someone else, which is incorrect as the speaker is the one being guided.

案内していました (annai shite imashita) means 'was guiding'. This implies a continuous action of guiding, not the completion of being guided to a specific room.

案内させてくれました (annai sasete kuremashita) means 'allowed me to guide'. This implies the speaker was allowed to guide, which is incorrect.

一方 (ippō) means 'on the other hand'. It is used for contrast, which is not the relationship between the two sentences.

つまり (tsumari) means 'in short' or 'in other words'. It is used for summarization or rephrasing, which is not applicable here.

ところが (tokoroga) means 'however' or 'even so'. It is used for unexpected or contrary information, which does not fit the flow of the passage.

部屋 (heya) means 'room' in general. While grammatically correct, it is less specific than この部屋 when referring to the immediate location.

あの部屋 (ano heya) means 'that room (over there, distant)'. It is not appropriate for the current room.

その部屋 (sono heya) means 'that room (just mentioned)'. While その部屋 could refer to the tatami room, この部屋 is more direct when they are physically in or about to use it.

では (de wa) means 'in/at (a place)'. It does not convey the meaning of 'only'.

でなら (de nara) means 'if it's in/at'. It is a conditional form and does not fit the context.

でだけ (de dake) means 'only in/at'. While だけ (dake) means 'only', it does not combine with で and a negative verb in the same way でしか〜ない does to mean 'only X and nothing else'.

住むならいいです (sumu nara ii desu) means 'it would be good if I lived'. It expresses a conditional preference, which is less direct than expressing a desire to experience.

住むつもりだからです (sumu tsumori dakara desu) means 'because I intend to live'. This states an intention, but the context implies a desire to experience something new, not a firm plan.

住もうとすることです (sumō to suru koto desu) means 'it is the act of intending to live'. This is grammatically awkward and does not convey the desire to experience.

The passage mentions seeing someone in town, but it does not state that the mother has a special ability to find people quickly.

The passage mentions the mother talking to people she's only spoken to a little, but the envy is specifically about remembering names, not about becoming intimate with strangers.

The author is the one who gets flustered when she can't remember names, not the mother. The mother's ability means she doesn't need to worry about forgetting names.

This is incorrect because the Faculty Parking Lot is also available on March 22nd.

This is incorrect because the notice explicitly states that parking in the 'Totetsu' supermarket parking lot is absolutely forbidden.

This is incorrect because the Second Parking Lot is under construction on March 22nd.

The email states they need help with reception, not finding people to help with general preparation.

Onishi consulted Kurokawa, not Hara explaining to Kurokawa.

The email states that Kimura has already accepted, so Hara does not need to explain the job to Kimura.

The passage explicitly states that this group has the weakest strength.

This group would have less strength than those with many praise experiences, according to the first point in the passage.

While having many praise experiences is good, the passage indicates that among those praised often, having many scolding experiences further strengthens the ability, making this option not the strongest.

They are definitely moving next month; they did not give up on moving.

The passage states the new house is *smaller* than the current one, so they didn't give up on moving to a *larger* house.

The passage states they *will* take most of their furniture to the new house, so they did not give up on this.

This is what the *author* likes, not the husband.

While sofas that support good posture are often firm, the husband's primary concern is good posture, not firmness itself.

This is what the *author* likes (気持ちがいい), not the husband's primary concern.

They are replacing the sofa, not keeping it.

They decided *not* to buy the 'just okay' sofa they found.

They are not giving up on buying a sofa forever, but only until they find the right one.

This was the initial idea, but the author changed her mind.

The passage does not mention the father expressing a preference for a specific year.

The service is for old newspaper pages, not current ones.

The passage states that fast-food restaurants were 'still rare' in Japan at that time.

The father mistakenly thought it was expensive, even though it was actually cheap.

He thought it was for the wealthy, implying it was not easily accessible for children.

While she learned about society, the primary benefit highlighted was the personal connection and feeling closer to her father.

The difference in childhoods is implied, but it's not the main point of gratitude expressed by 'おかげ'.

The father became nostalgic about *his own* childhood, not the author's.

While the author finds the grass pleasant, the passage does not state that more children will *think* it's pleasant.

The passage states that grass *prevents* the temperature from rising, making it *easier* for children to play outside in summer.

The passage states that grass prevents *dry soil* from flying into nearby homes, not dry grass.

The author's concern is about the maintenance of the grass, not whether changing from dirt to grass is a good idea in general.

The passage states that this movement is already happening across Japan, so the author is not worried about its spread.

The author mentions her own past failure as a reason for her worry, but the worry itself is directed at the large schoolyard, not her own small yard.

The passage states that fast-growing grass is '直りやすい' (easy to recover) even if its condition worsens.

The passage states that 'どちらの種類の芝生でも' (both types of grass) need a resting period.

The passage states that fast-growing grass requires frequent cutting ('何度も切らなければならず'), while slow-growing grass requires less care.

The author is positive about the grass field and wants to help maintain it, not revert to dirt.

The author wants to *cooperate* (協力できたらいい), not recruit people herself.

The passage mentions residents helping, not specifically children. The author wants to help *create* a playground for children, not make children help with maintenance.

This combination matches her desire, but option 2 is the provided correct answer, implying a specific combination is expected.

This combination matches her desire, but option 2 is the provided correct answer.

This combination matches her desire, but option 2 is the provided correct answer.

Phone application is not listed as an available application method in the notice.

Internet application requires credit card payment, which Shimabara-san cannot do.

On-site application on the day is only available for the '親子で走ろう' (parent-child) categories, not for the '10km' race.