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Meanings

1

especially; particularly; above all

usually written using kana alone

Emphasizes that something is a prime example or stands out among others. Often used to single out a notable case.

この店みせのラーメンはそれこそ絶ぜっ品ぴんだ。
The ramen at this shop is especially exquisite.
彼かれはそれこそ天てん才さいと呼よぶにふさわしい。
He is truly worthy of being called a genius.

2

surely; clearly; unmistakably

usually written using kana alone

Used to assert that something is obvious or undeniable, often with a tone of conviction.

それこそ彼かれの本ほん心しんに違ちがいない。
That must surely be his true feelings.
それこそが問もん題だいの核かく心しんだ。
That is unmistakably the heart of the problem.

3

as if; as though; just like

usually written using kana alone

Draws a comparison, often hyperbolic, suggesting something is so extreme it resembles something else. Common in phrases like それこそ～かのように.

彼かれはそれこそ飛とび上あがらんばかりに喜よろこんだ。
He was so happy he almost jumped for joy.
それこそ夢ゆめかと思おもうような光こう景けいだった。
It was a scene just like a dream.