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20 January
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What does a last-ditch stopgap method mean?
What does a last-ditch stopgap method mean?
It's true that, when these pseudo-pronouns are used, they are standing in for other nouns, but Japanese uses these things only as a last-ditch stopgap method of keeping the discussion clear when the zero pronoun threatens to evaporate. As long as the writer or speaker is confident the referent is clear, the only pronoun is zero.
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A rushed emergency method that only solves the problem temporarily
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It is used as a last resort; it is only used when there are no other options available. It is used only to solve this specific problem. Japanese speakers prefer not to do this whenever possible.
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A rushed emergency method that only solves the problem temporarily
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@dongelev85 This is correct. Thank you for clarifying.
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