Verbる こと なし に JLPT N1
Verb-ru koto nashi ni
Used to express 'without doing something'.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ことなしに
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
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I passed the exam without studying.
Shiken o benkyou suru koto nashi ni, goukaku shimashita.
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I bought the clothes without trying them on.
Shichaku suru koto nashi ni, fuku o kaimashita.
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He is living without working.
Kare wa hataraku koto nashi ni seikatsu shite imasu.
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I retired without going through any procedures.
Tetsuzuki o suru koto nashi ni, taishoku shimashita.