JLPT N1

Verb-ru koto nashi ni

Used to express 'without doing something'.

Formation

Explanation

Verbることなしに indicates doing something else 'without' performing the stated action. It can imply skipping or omitting the verb action entirely.

Example sentences

  • I passed the exam without studying.

    Shiken o benkyou suru koto nashi ni, goukaku shimashita.

  • I bought the clothes without trying them on.

    Shichaku suru koto nashi ni, fuku o kaimashita.

  • He is living without working.

    Kare wa hataraku koto nashi ni seikatsu shite imasu.

  • I retired without going through any procedures.

    Tetsuzuki o suru koto nashi ni, taishoku shimashita.