Noun にすら JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

Formation

Noun + にすら

Explanation

The 〜にすら grammar point is used to show surprise that an action or situation applies even to the noun in question. It can be translated into English as 'even in', 'even as', or 'even to'. It's often used with negative or unexpected statements, emphasizing that 'even' in this particular case something can't or doesn't happen.

Example sentences

• 彼にすらその問題は解けなかった。

  Even he could not solve that problem.

  Kare ni sura sono mondai wa tokenakatta.

• 彼女はテストにすら合格しなかった。

  She did not even pass the test.

  Kanojo wa tesuto ni sura goukaku shinakatta.

• この犬は自分の名前にすら反応しない。

  This dog doesn't even respond to its own name.

  Kono inu wa jibun no namae ni sura hannou shinai.

• 彼にすら話す余裕がなかった。

  I didn't even have the time to talk to him.

  Kare ni sura hanasu yoyuu ga nakatta.

Emphasis (Even)

• ～まで JLPT N4
• ～さえ JLPT N3
• ～てまで JLPT N2
• Noun ですら JLPT N1
• ～まで～て JLPT N2
• Noun たりとも～ない JLPT N1
• Noun にもまして JLPT N1