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koto de 137

by V-ing; because; result in;
cause
EL. kara; koto ni yori / yotte;
node; tame (ni)]
+Key Sentences

Means
I I (Vinf . nonpast 1 I I

I 0 try to lift my spirits by playing golf on weekends.)

(His appearance at the mediation scene complicated the situation even
more. (lit. The situation got even more complicated because he
appeared at the mediation scene.))

*Exceptions: Adj(na)stem 2 Z 2 T; N T& 6 2 2 T
mmm

(i) Means
Vinf . nonpast Z 2 T