{
  "name": "Japanese Debate & Formal Writing (B2)",
  "front_language": "Japanese",
  "back_language": "English",
  "cards": [
    { "front": "まず第一に (mazu daiichi ni)", "back": "first of all", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "まず第一に、コストを検討しなければならない。", "example_back": "First of all, we need to consider the costs." },
    { "front": "さらに (sara ni)", "back": "furthermore", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "さらに、環境への配慮も必要だ。", "example_back": "Furthermore, one should consider the environment." },
    { "front": "一方 (ippou)", "back": "on the other hand", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "一方、価格は依然として高い。", "example_back": "On the other hand, prices remain high." },
    { "front": "したがって (shitagatte)", "back": "consequently", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "したがって、多くの企業が戦略を変えた。", "example_back": "Consequently, many companies changed their strategy." },
    { "front": "結論として (ketsuron toshite)", "back": "in conclusion", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "結論として、その問題は未解決のままだ。", "example_back": "In conclusion, the issue remains unresolved." },
    { "front": "～に関して (~ni kanshite)", "back": "regarding", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "予算に関しては、特に新しい情報はない。", "example_back": "Regarding the budget, there's no news." },
    { "front": "それにもかかわらず (sore ni mo kakawarazu)", "back": "nevertheless", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "それにもかかわらず、プロジェクトは続けられた。", "example_back": "Nevertheless, the project was continued." },
    { "front": "加えて (kuwaete)", "back": "in addition", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "加えて、正確なデータが不足している。", "example_back": "In addition, precise data is lacking." },

    { "front": "～と主張することもできる (~to shuchou suru koto mo dekiru)", "back": "one could argue that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "改革が必要だと主張することもできる。", "example_back": "One could argue that the reform is necessary." },
    { "front": "～ように思われる (~you ni omowareru)", "back": "it seems that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "その計画はうまくいったように思われる。", "example_back": "It seems that the plan worked." },
    { "front": "どうやら (douyara)", "back": "apparently", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "どうやら、決定はすでに下されたようだ。", "example_back": "Apparently, the decision has already been made." },
    { "front": "ある程度 (aru teido)", "back": "to a certain extent", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "ある程度、彼の言うことは正しい。", "example_back": "To a certain extent, he's right." },
    { "front": "～可能性は否定できない (~kanousei wa hitei dekinai)", "back": "it can't be ruled out that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "価格がさらに上がる可能性は否定できない。", "example_back": "It can't be ruled out that prices will keep rising." },
    { "front": "～可能性が高い (~kanousei ga takai)", "back": "it's likely that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "プロジェクトが遅れる可能性が高い。", "example_back": "It's likely that the project will be delayed." },
    { "front": "ある観点からすれば (aru kanten kara sureba)", "back": "from a certain perspective", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "ある観点からすれば、二人とも正しい。", "example_back": "From a certain perspective, they're both right." },
    { "front": "いわば (iwaba)", "back": "so to speak", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "それは、いわば予告された失敗だった。", "example_back": "It was, so to speak, a failure waiting to happen." },

    { "front": "～ものの (~mono no)", "back": "although", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "高いものの、それだけの価値はある。", "example_back": "Although it's expensive, it's worth it." },
    { "front": "確かに～しかし (tashika ni ~ shikashi)", "back": "it's true that… however", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "確かにコストは高いが、しかし長持ちする。", "example_back": "It's true it costs more, however it lasts longer." },
    { "front": "たとえ～としても (tatoe ~ toshite mo)", "back": "even if", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "たとえ欠点があるとしても、そのシステムは機能する。", "example_back": "Even if it has drawbacks, the system works." },
    { "front": "～ことは認める (~koto wa mitomeru)", "back": "I admit that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "あなたの意見に一理あることは認める。", "example_back": "I admit that your point has merit." },
    { "front": "～にもかかわらず (~ni mo kakawarazu)", "back": "despite", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "批判にもかかわらず、その法律は可決された。", "example_back": "Despite the criticism, the law was passed." },
    { "front": "それでも (soredemo)", "back": "nevertheless", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "それでも、私たちはそのプロジェクトを支持し続ける。", "example_back": "Nevertheless, we continue to support the project." },
    { "front": "たとえ～でも (tatoe ~ demo)", "back": "even if / even when", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "たとえ難しくても、挑戦してみる。", "example_back": "Even if it's difficult, we'll try." },
    { "front": "～とはいえ (~to wa ie)", "back": "although (formal)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "状況は厳しいとはいえ、希望は残っている。", "example_back": "Although the situation is difficult, there's hope." },

    { "front": "拝啓 (haikei)", "back": "Dear Sir or Madam (formal letter opening)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "拝啓、いつもお世話になっております。", "example_back": "Dear Sir or Madam, thank you for your continued support." },
    { "front": "～に関しまして (~ni kanshimashite)", "back": "with reference to", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "7月3日のメールに関しまして…", "example_back": "With reference to your email of July 3rd…" },
    { "front": "～いただけますと幸いです (~itadakemasu to saiwai desu)", "back": "I would be grateful if you could", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "早めにご返信いただけますと幸いです。", "example_back": "I would be grateful if you could reply soon." },
    { "front": "何かご質問がございましたらご連絡ください (nanika goshitsumon ga gozaimashitara gorenraku kudasai)", "back": "please contact me with any further questions", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "何かご質問がございましたらご連絡ください。", "example_back": "Please contact me if you have any further questions." },
    { "front": "添付ファイルをご確認ください (tenpu fairu wo gokakunin kudasai)", "back": "please find attached / please check the attached file", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "ご依頼の書類を添付いたしましたので、ご確認ください。", "example_back": "Please find attached the requested document." },
    { "front": "敬具 (keigu)", "back": "Kind regards (formal closing)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "敬具、田中太郎", "example_back": "Kind regards, Tanaka Tarou." },
    { "front": "～についてお知らせいたします (~ni tsuite oshirase itashimasu)", "back": "I am writing to inform you that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "会議が延期されたことについてお知らせいたします。", "example_back": "I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been postponed." },
    { "front": "お返事をお待ちしております (ohenji wo omachi shite orimasu)", "back": "I look forward to your reply", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "早めのお返事をお待ちしております。", "example_back": "I look forward to your prompt reply." }
  ]
}