Jisho

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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. of all people; a person of ...'s standingUsually written using kana alone, used to express surprise at or criticize a person's actions
  • だいがく大学
  • きょうじゅ教授
  • ともあろうものが
  • なぜ
  • さつじんじけん殺人事件
  • 起こした
  • だろうか
Why would a university lecturer of all people end up responsible for a murder?

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