~もなんでもない

〜mo nandemonai

JLPT N1 Chapter 132: Only this, and nothing else, 5 of 6

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + もなんでもない, い-Adjective + もなんでもない, な-Adjective + なもなんでもない, Noun + もなんでもない

Used to dismiss or negate something’s importance; 'it’s nothing at all', 'it doesn’t matter'.

Explanation

The ~もなんでもない pattern is used to deny or downplay the significance of something. It can mean 'it doesn’t matter at all' or 'it’s no big deal.'

Example sentences