Grammar
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〜がります (~garimasu)
3rd person wants to
〜代わりに
Instead of... / In exchange for...
〜ましょう (mashou)
Let's do... / Shall we...?
〜てください (te kudasai)
Please do...
〜なりに / 〜なりの
In one's own way; suitable for; within the limits of.
〜つもりだ (tsumori da)
Intend to do / Plan to do
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〜なり
As soon as... (Expresses that the subject performs an unexpected, sudden, or non-routine action immediately after another action.)
〜や否や
As soon as... / No sooner than... (Expresses that the second action occurs immediately after the first, typically describing a natural, instantaneous reaction or event.)
〜が早いか
As soon as... (Expresses that an action happens almost simultaneously with another, often focusing on the speed and suddenness of the second action.)
〜からいうと / 〜から言えば
Judging from... / From the standpoint of... (Expressing an opinion based on a specific perspective).
〜を契機に（して）
Taking [something] as a decisive opportunity/turning point to (often resulting in a major, positive change).
〜に即して（にそくして）
In accordance with... / Based on... / Realistically conforming to... (Used with abstract nouns representing standards, facts, or experiences like 事実, 経験, 法則)
〜のもとで / 〜のもとに
Under... / Under the influence of... / Under the conditions of... (Used with abstract nouns representing authority, guidance, or states like 指導, 影響, 管理)
〜上（じょう）
From the standpoint of... / In terms of... / Vis-à-vis... (Used with abstract nouns like 法律, 歴史, 理論 to indicate a specific domain or perspective)
〜のもとで
Under the guidance, leadership, or conditions of (commonly used for working under a supervisor or operating under societal rules)
〜にともなって
Along with / as a consequence of (used to describe large-scale changes in social, economic, or working conditions)
〜をめぐって
Concerning / surrounding (used when discussing disputes, debates, or competition within society or a company)
～次第
As soon as (used to promise immediate action once a condition is met, crucial for formal email updates).