JLPT N2 Grammar - あげく (How to say "In the end"/"After all~" in Japanese)

The video tutorial begins with a personal story about waiting in line for ramen, only to find it sold out, illustrating a sense of disappointment. The lesson then introduces a Japanese phrase that conveys the idea of effort leading to a disappointing result. Through examples, including a story about a lost ring, the video explains the phrase's meaning and structure. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the phrase's usage and its emphasis on degree.

What was the narrator's experience at the ramen shop in Shinjuku?

• They enjoyed a delicious bowl of ramen.

• They left the shop because of the long line.

• They waited for hours but couldn't eat ramen.

• They found a new ramen shop nearby.

What phrase is the narrator teaching in the lesson?

• What's the point?

• Better late than never.

• Time is money.

• Actions speak louder than words.

In the ring example, what was the outcome of the search?

• The ring was found in the garden.

• The ring was found by a friend.

• The ring was found in a drawer.

• The ring was never found.

What does the phrase 'What's the point?' imply in the context of the examples given?

• A successful outcome after much effort.

• A disappointing result despite significant effort.

• A quick resolution to a problem.

• An unexpected surprise after little effort.

How is the phrase 'What's the point?' structured grammatically?

• It is used with words that emphasize a short duration.

• It is used with words that indicate doubt.

• It is used with words that emphasize a long duration.

• It is used with words that indicate certainty.

What kind of situations is the phrase 'What's the point?' typically used for?

• Situations with minimal effort and great success.

• Situations with moderate effort and average results.

• Situations with significant effort and disappointing results.

• Situations with no effort and unexpected success.

Which of the following is NOT a correct usage of the phrase 'What's the point?'?

• After a short walk to the store.

• After waiting in line for hours and missing out.

• After searching for a lost item and not finding it.

• After studying hard and failing an exam.