JLPT Grammar Course
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Lesson 12: 〜（よ）うにも〜ない
Usage:
Volitional Form of Verb + にも + Negative Potential Form of Verb
Meaning:
| 「〜（よ）うにも〜ない」means “I can’t … even if I want to…”. |
Examples:
| 風邪で喉が痛くて、声を出そうにも出せない。 I have a sore throat due to a cold and I can’t speak even if I want to. こんなに騒がしい部屋では、赤ちゃんを寝かせようにも寝かせられない。 In such a noisy room, I can’t put my baby to sleep even if I want to. |
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Lesson 13: 〜か否か