Verbる ともなく Verb JLPT N1

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + ともなく + Verb

Explanation

The phrase VerbるともなくVerb indicates doing something unintentionally or unconsciously - you just find yourself doing it without a clear aim or intention.

Example sentences

• 遠くを見るともなく窓の外を眺めた。

  I found myself gazing out the window, not really looking at anything in particular.

  Tooku o miru tomonaku mado no soto o nagameta.

• 知るともなく、彼が去ったことを感じた。

  Without really knowing, I felt that he had left.

  Shiru tomonaku, kare ga satta koto o kanjita.

• 本を読むともなく、ページをめくっていた。

  Without intending to read, I was just flipping through the pages of the book.

  Hon o yomu tomonaku, peiji o mekutte ita.

• 寝るともなく、ベッドに横になっていた。

  I was lying in bed without really intending to sleep.

  Neru tomonaku, beddo ni yoko ni natte ita.