JLPT N1

〜to ittara nai

Expresses the extreme of something; 'nothing can be more ... than this'.

Formation

Explanation

The ~といったらない grammar point is used to emphasize the high degree or intensity of an action or state. It can be translated as “nothing can be more ... than this” or “it’s extremely...”. It conveys that something is so intense or extreme that it cannot be adequately described.

Example sentences

  • It’s extremely cold today.

    Kyou wa samui to ittara nai.

  • Nothing can be more delicious than her cooking.

    Kanojo no ryouri no oishisa to ittara nai.

  • This child is unbelievably smart.

    Kono ko no atama no yosa da to ittara nai.

  • Nobody could be lazier than him.

    Kare no namakeppuri da to ittara nai.