～ずにすんだ JLPT N1

Formation

Verb-ず form + に + すんだ

Explanation

The ～ずにすんだ grammar point indicates that one was able to avoid doing something or managed to get by without doing it. It translates as 'managed to avoid ~' or 'got by without ~.'

Example sentences

• 彼は事故を起こさずにすんだ。

  He managed to avoid having an accident.

  Kare wa jiko o okosazu ni sunda.

• 私は手術せずにすんだ。

  I was able to do without surgery.

  Watashi wa shujutsu sezu ni sunda.

• 雨が降らずにすんだ。

  We managed to avoid the rain.

  Ame ga furazu ni sunda.

• 罰金を払わずにすんだ。

  I managed to avoid paying a fine.

  Bakkin o harawazu ni sunda.